How To Fix EK287 - Create a check lot for payment by check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Create a check lot for payment by check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK287 - Create a check lot for payment by check ?

  The SAP error message EK287, which states "Create a check lot for payment by check," typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment via check, but there is no check lot created in the system. A check lot is a collection of checks that are issued for payments, and it must be set up before you can generate checks for payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Lot: The primary cause of this error is that there is no check lot created in the system for the payment run you are attempting to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment program settings that prevent the creation of a check lot.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage check lots.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Check Lot:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FCHI (Create Check Lot).
  Enter the necessary details such as the company code, payment method, and other relevant information.
  Save the check lot. Once the check lot is created, you should be able to proceed with the payment run.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment method for checks is properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the payment program (transaction code FBZP).
  Verify that the check lot settings are correctly defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage check lots. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Program Again:
  
  After creating the check lot, rerun the payment program to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FCHI: Create Check Lot
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions (to run the payment program)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating check lots and configuring payment methods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.