How To Fix FKCHK002 - An entry already exists for payment medium number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: An entry already exists for payment medium number &1

What causes this issue?

A payment medium with number &V1& from category &V2&, which belongs to
bank details &V3& and account ID &V4&, should be assigned to the check
repository. However, there is already such a payment medium in the
company code.

System Response

The entry is not added.

How to fix this error?

Check your specifications. If necessary, choose <LS>change</> to adjust
the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKCHK002 - An entry already exists for payment medium number &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK002 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a payment medium number in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a payment medium (like a payment file for bank transfers) and the system finds that the payment medium number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another payment medium.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payment Medium Number: The most common cause is that the payment medium number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment medium settings, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors can lead to the same payment medium number being assigned to different transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Payment Medium Numbers: 
  
  Use transaction code FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench) or F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to check the existing payment medium numbers.
  Look for the payment medium number indicated in the error message and verify if it is already in use.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Payment Medium Number: 
  
  If the payment medium number is indeed in use, you will need to generate a new payment medium number. This can often be done by adjusting the settings in the payment medium configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for payment media in the SAP system. Ensure that the number ranges for payment media are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Entries: 
  
  If the existing payment medium number is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving the old entries to free up the number for new transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the payment medium configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBPM, F110, and OBPM1 (for payment medium formats).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment medium processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment medium configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.