How To Fix VN211 - Check terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Check terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN211 - Check terminated ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VN211 - Check terminated:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN211 - Check terminated
  Message Text:
  
  Check terminated
  
  Cause
  The error message VN211 typically occurs during the vendor invoice verification or payment run process in SAP. It indicates that the system has terminated the check creation process due to an issue detected in the check printing or payment program.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing bank details for the vendor or company code.
  Invalid or incomplete check format or check layout configuration.
  Mismatch in payment medium format or check lot configuration.
  Check number range exhausted or not maintained.
  Errors in the payment program configuration (e.g., payment method, house bank, or payment medium).
  Vendor master data issues, such as missing payment method or bank details.
  Authorization issues preventing check creation.
  Errors in the check printing program or forms (e.g., Smart Forms or SAPscript).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VN211 - Check terminated error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor has valid bank details (transaction FK03 or XK03).
  Ensure the payment method is correctly assigned in the vendor master and company code data.
  Confirm that the vendor is set up for the payment method used.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Check the payment method configuration in OBVCU (Define Payment Methods for Country).
  Verify the house bank and account details in FI12.
  Confirm that the check lot and check number range are properly maintained in FCHI.
  Ensure the payment medium format is correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Check Check Number Range:
  
  Use transaction FCHI to verify that the check number range is not exhausted.
  If exhausted, extend or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Review Check Printing Setup:
  
  Check the check layout and form (Smart Form or SAPscript) used for printing.
  Ensure the form is active and correctly assigned in the payment program.
  Test the check printing separately to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Program in Test Mode:
  
  Use transaction F110 to run the payment program in test mode.
  Review the log for detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user running the payment program has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to VN211.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110 - Automatic Payment Transactions
  FCHI - Check Lots
  OBVCU - Define Payment Methods for Country
  FI12 - House Banks
  FK03 / XK03 - Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to payment program errors and check printing issues.
  
  
  
  Payment Program Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Automatic Payment Program (APP).
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN211 - Check terminated
  
  
  Cause
  Issues in vendor bank data, payment method, check number range, or check printing setup
  
  
  Solution
  Verify vendor master, payment method, check lot, number range, and check printing configuration
  
  
  Transactions
  F110, FCHI, OBVCU, FI12, FK03/XK03
  
  
  
  
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