How To Fix FS552 - Fatal error: Check number & & & & already exists in the check file

FS552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Fatal error: Check number & & & & already exists in the check file

What causes this issue?

Check number &V4& in bank account &V1& &V2& &V3& already exists in the
check file.

System Response

Processing terminated, since an inconsistency in the current check
number was discovered.

How to fix this error?

The check print is not correct so the check printout must be
suppressed. Delete the printoutput file created.
<DS:TRAN.SP01>Proceed</>
Delete the entries in the check register for this payment run.
<DS:TRAN.FCHD>Proceed</>
Correct the current check number for the house bank specified &V1& &V2&
&V3&.
<DS:TRAN.FCHI>Proceed</>
The check print can then be repeated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS552 - Fatal error: Check number & & & & already exists in the check file ?

  The SAP error message FS552 indicates that there is a duplicate check number in the check file. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or create a check that has a check number that already exists in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Check Number: The check number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another payment or check in the system.
  Check Number Range: The check number range may not be properly configured, leading to overlaps.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors can lead to the same check number being entered multiple times.
  System Configuration: Issues with the configuration of the payment program or check management settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FCHN (Check Management) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to search for the existing check number in the system.
  Verify if the check number is indeed