How To Fix EK342 - Lot & is a check lot

EK342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Lot & is a check lot

What causes this issue?

A check lot can only be used to enter payments by check.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please select a different payment lot.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EK342 - Details

• The SAP error message EK342, which states "Lot & is a check lot," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and quality management processes. This error indicates that the lot you are trying to process is designated as a "check lot," meaning it is subject to quality inspection or other checks before it can be used or moved further in the process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Requirement: The lot has been flagged for quality inspection, and certain operations cannot be performed until the inspection is completed.
  Lot Status: The lot may have a status that restricts its use, such as being in a "blocked" or "in quality inspection" status.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require checks for certain materials or under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete Quality Inspection: If the lot is indeed a check lot, ensure that the quality inspection process is completed. This may involve:
  
  Performing the necessary quality checks.
  Recording the results in