Summary -

In this topic, we described about the Check Lots and Create Check Lots process along with technical information.

Normally, checks supplied by a bank usually divided into lots (batches). In the SAP System, a check number range represents a batch (lot) of numbered checks.

In the Financial Accounting Configuration, check lots (number ranges) must be defined that correspond to the actual check lots. The print program uses this number range to link the check with the payment.

Create Check Lots: -

Below process is to create check lot-1 (10001 – 19999) for the account id TBANK in the house bank TCHB0.

Step-1: Enter the transaction code FCHI in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

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(OR)

Enter the transaction code SPRO in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

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Click on SAP Reference IMG.

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Expand SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Financial Accounting → Account Receivables & Account Payables → Business Transactions → Outgoing Payments → Automatic Outgoing Payments → Payment Media → Check Management → Define Number Ranges for Checks. Click on Execute.

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Step-2: In the next screen, enter the below details and click on Change icon.

  • Paying Company Code – Select the required company code from the list
  • House Bank – Select house bank for the selected company code.
  • Account ID – Select the account id for the selected company code.
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Step-3: In the next screen, click on New icon.

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Step-4: Enter the below details in the new dialog opened and click on right mark.

  • Lot Number – Specify the next lot number
  • Check number – Enter the starting check number in the lot
  • To – Enter the ending check number in the lot
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Step-5: Enter the Short info for the check lot, click on the Save button to save the changes.

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Step-6: Status bar displays the below message once the house bank defined successfully.

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Technical Information: -

  • Transaction Code: - FCHI
  • Navigation path: - SPRO → SAP Reference IMG → SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Financial Accounting → Account Receivables & Account Payables → Business Transactions → Outgoing Payments → Automatic Outgoing Payments → Payment Media → Check Management → Define Number Ranges for Checks