How To Fix FKCHK005 - Payment document &1 (cat. &2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Payment document &1 (cat. &2) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKCHK005 - Payment document &1 (cat. &2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK005 indicates that a payment document specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, such as when trying to post a payment or execute a payment run.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Document: The payment document referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The document was never created.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  A typo or incorrect document number was entered.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category specified may not correspond to the type of payment document being processed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the underlying data that prevent the system from recognizing the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the payment document number and ensure it is entered correctly. Look for any typographical errors.
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to verify if the payment document exists in the system.
  
  
  Review Document Category: Ensure that the document category (cat. &2) is appropriate for the payment document you are trying to process. If necessary, consult with your finance team to confirm the correct category.
  
  
  Check for Deletion or Archiving: If the document was deleted or archived, you may need to restore it or create a new payment document.
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration for payment processing is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FBL1N, F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKCHK005 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and error handling for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKCHK005 error and implement a suitable solution.