The Cash Management Edit Register task is running in CM.
Exit the CM Edit Register, then attempt to record your payment in AP again.
Error: "Payment could not be written to disk" (AP broken distribution records)
Error: "Payment could not be written to disk" (AP check number has been previously used)
Error: "Payment could not be written to disk" (AP invoice is missing distribution information)
Error: "Payment could not be written to disk" (in AP Record Manual/Print Quick Checks)