How To Fix FKCHK008 - Document &1 (category &2) is already cleared

FKCHK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Document &1 (category &2) is already cleared

What causes this issue?

The document that you are trying to add has already been cleared or
reversed, and can therefore no longer be added to the check repository.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKCHK008 - Document &1 (category &2) is already cleared ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK008 indicates that a document (identified by &1) of a specific category (&2) has already been cleared. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you attempt to clear an item that has already been processed or cleared in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Clearing Attempt: The most common cause is that the document has already been cleared in a previous transaction, and you are trying to clear it again.
  Incorrect Document Selection: You may have selected the wrong document for clearing, which has already been processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry or processing can lead to attempts to clear already cleared documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document is indeed cleared.
  Review Clearing History: Use transaction code FBL3N (for G/L accounts) or FBL1N (for vendor