"Errors have been found in this check batch. Please correct the errors before printing" Error message when you try to print a batch of checks in Payables Management in Microsoft Dynamics GP

This article provides a solution to an error that occurs when you try to print a batch of checks in Payables Management in Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics GP
Original KB number:   854239

Symptoms

When you try to print a batch of checks in Payables Management in Microsoft Dynamics GP, you may receive the following error message:

Errors have been found in this check batch. Please correct the errors before printing.

Cause

This problem occurs because the batch of checks includes a vendor that has the Hold check box selected in the Vendor Maintenance window.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, select to clear the Hold check box for the vendor or release the vendor that has the Hold check box selected from the batch. After you do it, you can print the check batch successfully.

Method 1

Select to clear the Hold check box for the vendor. To do it, follow these steps:

  1. On the Cards menu, point to Purchasing, and then select Vendor.
  2. In the Vendor ID field, type a vendor ID or select a vendor by using the lookup window.
  3. Select to clear the Hold check box.
  4. Select Save.

Method 2

Release the vendor that has the Hold check box selected from the batch. To do it, follow these steps:

  1. On the Transactions menu, point to Purchasing, and then select Edit Check Batch.
  2. In the Batch ID field, type a batch ID or select a batch by using the lookup window.
  3. Select to clear the Vendor ID check box to remove the vendor from the batch.
  4. Select OK.

Workaround

To work around this problem, print an edit list of the check batch. To do it, follow these steps:

  1. On the Transactions menu, select Purchasing, and then select Batches.
  2. In the Payables Batch Entry window, enter or select a batch ID in the Batch ID field.
  3. Select the printer icon in the upper-right corner, and then specify the report destination.
  4. Verify that the report contains errors.
  5. Note the errors and transactions that are included in the batch.