How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK018 - Table &1 Record &2 was &3 &4

/SMB/FKCHK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Table &1 Record &2 was &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK018 - Table &1 Record &2 was &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK018 Table &1 Record &2 was &3 &4 typically relates to issues with data integrity in the context of financial transactions or document postings. This error is part of the Financial Accounting (FI) module and is often encountered during processes such as posting invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a problem with a specific record in a specified table. The placeholders in the message (&1, &2, &3, &4) represent:
  
  &1: The name of the table where the issue occurred.
  &2: The specific record number that is causing the issue.
  &3: The action that was attempted (e.g., "deleted", "modified").
  &4: Additional information about the action or the state of the record.
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the specified table.
  Attempting to modify or delete a record that is locked or does not exist.
  Referential integrity issues where related records are missing or invalid.
  
  
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