Payments by Check 

Use

A common payment method in the United Kingdom is paying by check. The use of this payment method is supported in the standard system. Companies in the United Kingdom can use the generic report International Payment Medium – Check (Check Management) (RFFOUS_C) to print checks. However, due to UK regulations concerning the design and printing of checks, it is recommended that you only use the SAP system to print the supplier name and check amount on the check.

If you do not use pre-numbered checks, you have to print the check number on the MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) line and you require a specialist printer for this. You can also use the payment document number as the check number. This enables you to identify the payment document on the uncleared checks account during the bank reconciliation process.

For more information on check numbering, see Check Management.