How To Fix FKCHK007 - Payment method &1 is not set up for using check repositories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not set up for using check repositories

What causes this issue?

When you add a document to the check repository, the system checks
whether for payment method &V1& used, the indicator that defines
whether the check repository can or should be used has been selected in
Customizing.
This is not the case.

System Response

The document is not added.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, you can define whether payment method &V1& can be used
for the check repository.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_F5 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Repeat the transaction.

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 FKCHK007 - Payment method &1 is not set up for using check repositories ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK007 indicates that the payment method specified (denoted by &1) is not configured to use check repositories. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment using a check payment method that has not been properly set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method has not been configured to use check repositories in the payment method settings.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used is not intended for check payments.
  Check Repository Not Defined: The check repository itself may not be defined or linked to the payment method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKCHK007 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods > Define Payment Methods for Company Code).
  Select the relevant company code and payment method.
  Ensure that the payment method is set up to use check repositories. Look for the "Check" option in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Define Check Repository:
  
  If the check repository is not defined, you need to create it. Go to transaction code OBPM2 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods > Define Check Repositories).
  Create a new check repository and link it to the payment method.
  
  
  
  Assign Check Repository to Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the check repository you created is assigned to the payment method in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the payment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment methods and check repositories.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Company Code
  OBPM2: Define Check Repositories
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKCHK007 error and successfully process payments using the specified payment method.