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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 vendor information, payment amounts, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payment medium in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  Verify Payment Medium: Ensure that the payment medium specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured. You can check this in the payment medium workbench (transaction code OBPM1).
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payment run and update the payment medium. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed in the payment run. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Workbench
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and payment medium configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKCHK003 error and implement a solution to resolve it.