How To Fix FS542 - Inconsistency: Check number & has already been allocated

FS542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Inconsistency: Check number & has already been allocated

What causes this issue?

The check number is already listed in the payment transfer medium file
although it has not yet been noted in the accompanying check lot as
allocated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the check number status. If the error occurred during
renumbering, then the error is very serious and requires an exact
analysis with a careful comparison of the check numbers and the check
information (for the ranges to be renumbered).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS542 - Inconsistency: Check number & has already been allocated ?

  The SAP error message FS542, which states "Inconsistency: Check number & has already been allocated," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving checks. This error indicates that the check number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another transaction, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Check Number: The check number you are trying to use has already been allocated to a different payment or transaction in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The check number range may not be properly configured, leading to overlaps or inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors where the same check number is entered multiple times.
  System Issues: Potential issues with the database or application logic that may cause the system to incorrectly recognize the check number as already allocated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations: Verify if the check number is indeed allocated to another transaction. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like