How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK017 - Record was &1 &2

/SMB/FKCHK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Record was &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK017 - Record was &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK017 Record was &1 &2 typically relates to issues in the financial accounting module, particularly in the context of document checks or validations. The message indicates that there is a problem with a specific record in the system, which is identified by the placeholders &1 and &2. These placeholders usually represent the record type and the record number or some other identifying information.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The record may be missing required fields or contain invalid data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial accounting settings in SAP.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the operation being attempted (e.g., it may be locked or already posted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the record.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: