How To Fix FKK_PDC018 - No document type entered for transferring postdated checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PDC - FI-CA: Postdated Checks

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No document type entered for transferring postdated checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PDC018 - No document type entered for transferring postdated checks ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PDC018 indicates that there is no document type specified for transferring postdated checks. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving postdated checks in the SAP system, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a document type that is required for processing postdated checks. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The document type for postdated checks may not be configured in the system.
  Missing Entries: The necessary entries in the configuration tables for document types related to postdated checks may be missing.
  User Input Error: The user may not have entered a document type when attempting to process the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for postdated checks in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the document type for postdated checks is defined in the system. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable ? Basic Functions ? Postdated Checks ? Define Document Types for Postdated Checks.
  
  
  If the document type is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is not assigned correctly, ensure that it is linked to the relevant transaction types or processes that involve postdated checks.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error is due to user input, ensure that the user enters the correct document type when processing the transaction involving postdated checks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBD2 (for document type configuration) or OBA7 (for defining document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring postdated checks and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and user input, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_PDC018 error and successfully process postdated checks in your SAP system.