How To Fix FKCHK017 - Subsitute check for payment medium &1 could not be created

FKCHK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Subsitute check for payment medium &1 could not be created

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FKCHK017 - Details

• The SAP error message FKCHK017 indicates that there is an issue with the substitute check for a payment medium. This error typically arises when the system is unable to create a substitute check for a payment medium due to various reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Medium Settings: The settings for the payment medium may not align with the requirements for creating a substitute check.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the payment document or vendor/customer master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify payment mediums.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the SAP system that is preventing the creation of the substitute check.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium