How To Fix HRCALARREPORTING031 - There already exists a batch input generated for this year's results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALARREPORTING - Messages for payroll reports

• Message number: 031

• Message text: There already exists a batch input generated for this year's results

What causes this issue?

The system has detected that a batch input data set with Income Tax
results has been generated for this fiscal year.

System Response

This new execution of the report has generated a new batch input data
set with Income Tax results for the same fiscal year.

How to fix this error?

Check which results must create a record in the infotype 0015 and
execute the corresponding batch input data set accordingly.
If the batch input data set that has already been generated was
executed beforehand and must be corrected, erase the corresponding
record generated in the infotype 0015 and execute the new batch input
data set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING031 - There already exists a batch input generated for this year's results ?

  The SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING031 indicates that there is already a batch input session created for the current year's results in the context of HR reporting. This typically occurs when you attempt to generate a new batch input session for a report that has already been processed for the same year.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Batch Input Session: The error is triggered because the system detects that a batch input session for the same reporting year already exists. This can happen if:
  
  You or another user have already run the report for the current year.
  There was an attempt to rerun the report without clearing the previous session.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Batch Input Sessions:
  
  Go to transaction code SM35 (Batch Input Monitoring).
  Look for any existing batch input sessions related to the report you are trying to run. Check if there is a session for the current year.
  
  
  
  Process or Delete Existing Sessions:
  
  If you find an existing session that is still in the "Processing" or "Error" state, you may need to process it or resolve any errors before you can create a new session.
  If the existing session is no longer needed, you can delete it. Make sure to confirm that it is safe to delete before doing so.
  
  
  
  Run the Report Again:
  
  After processing or deleting the existing session, try running the report again to generate a new batch input session.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the existing sessions or how to handle them, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Input Sessions: These are used in SAP to process large volumes of data in a structured way. They can be created for various types of reports and transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM35 for monitoring batch input sessions and SE38 for executing reports.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and delete batch input sessions if required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the required batch input session for your HR reporting needs.