How To Fix FS538 - Check number & is not contained in any lot

FS538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Check number & is not contained in any lot

What causes this issue?

The specified check number belongs to the specified bank account as far
as the length and the structure is concerned, yet it is not contained in
any check lot.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and compare it with the numbers entered in the system
for the above bank account.

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 FS538 - Check number & is not contained in any lot ?

  The SAP error message FS538, which states "Check number & is not contained in any lot," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving checks, particularly when dealing with payment processing or check management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Check Number Not Found: The check number you are trying to process does not exist in the system or is not associated with any lot. This can happen if the check was never created, was deleted, or if there was a data entry error.
  
  
  Incorrect Lot Assignment: The check number may not be linked to the correct lot. In SAP, checks are often grouped into lots for processing, and if the check number is not part of the specified lot, this error will occur.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization or if the database has not been updated correctly, it may lead