How To Fix FS642 - Use the transaction for resetting check payments

FS642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Use the transaction for resetting check payments

What causes this issue?

When resetting a check payment, you must specify a void reason code.

How to fix this error?

Use the transaction defined for resetting a check payment.
Information about the check concerned is stored in company code &V1&,
house bank &V2&, account &V3& under check number &V4&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS642 - Use the transaction for resetting check payments ?

  The SAP error message FS642 ("Use the transaction for resetting check payments") typically occurs in the context of managing check payments in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the processing of check payments, specifically when trying to reset or reverse a check payment that has already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The user may be trying to use a transaction that is not intended for resetting check payments.
  Check Payment Already Cleared: The check payment may have already been cleared or processed, making it impossible to reset using the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reset operation.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the resetting of check payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS642 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are