How To Fix FKCHK009 - Payment document &1 (category &2) already exists in check repository

FKCHK009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Payment document &1 (category &2) already exists in check repository

What causes this issue?

You can only create an entry for a payment document once. If you want
to add other checks to a payment document, you can only do this using
the function <LS>Create replacement check</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKCHK009 - Details

• The SAP error message FKCHK009 indicates that a payment document already exists in the check repository. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a payment document that has already been recorded in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payment Document: The most common cause is that the payment document you are trying to create has already been processed and exists in the check repository.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the check management settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this message being triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify if the payment document already exists in the check repository. You can do this by using transaction codes like FCH5 (Check Management) to view existing entries.
  Review Payment Document: If the document exists, determine if it