How To Fix FKCHK003 - Payment medium &1 could not be updated

FKCHK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Payment medium &1 could not be updated

What causes this issue?

You tried to change entry &V1& (&V2&) in the check repository. An error
is written to the database.

System Response

The entry is not made.

How to fix this error?

Try to repeat the transaction. If the error occurs again, send an OSS
message to SAP, specifying the check number, the company code, and if
necessary, the bank ID.

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 FKCHK003 - Payment medium &1 could not be updated ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK003, which states "Payment medium &1 could not be updated," typically occurs during the processing of payment runs or when generating payment media in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment medium format may not be correctly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the payment medium workbench.
  
  
  Missing Payment Medium: The specified payment medium (e.g., a specific format for electronic payments) may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payment run may not have the necessary authorizations to update the payment medium.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the payment medium data.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect