What should I do if I get the message "Invalid Check# or not enough checks available for AP Check Run"?

Question:

What should I do if I get the message "Invalid Check# or not enough checks available for AP Check Run"?

Resolution:

When you get this message during an AP Check run, it means that the starting check# displayed has already been used OR that there are not enough unused check#s to complete the check run.  This second scenario occurs when some checks in the range of check# that will be assigned in this run have already been used and exist in the AP history files.  These check#s could have been used in error in a previous check run at some time.

It is always a good idea to check that all the checks in the previous run were updated and that the Bank file (#8 on the AP File Maintenance menu) has the appropriate check# in the Last Check Used field.  If the Last Check# value is correct, the appearance of the message is due to the second scenario as described above.  Since check#s cannot be reused in the same Bank#, you should determine what check#(s) already exist and contact the FOI Help Desk for further instructions.