How To Fix HRPADIT_DECLARATION247 - Tax no. &1. Event preceding document &2(&3) &4 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIT_DECLARATION - Messages for statements (CUD, 770, DM10...)

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Tax no. &1. Event preceding document &2(&3) &4 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION247 - Tax no. &1. Event preceding document &2(&3) &4 not found ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION247 typically relates to issues in the payroll or tax declaration process within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a specific tax number (represented by &1) is not associated with a preceding document (identified by &2, &3, and &4) in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Preceding Document: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a required preceding document related to the tax number. This could be due to:
  
  The document not being created or saved properly.
  The document being deleted or archived.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry that leads to the document not being linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary documents.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the payroll or tax reporting settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Preceding Documents: Verify if the preceding document (e.g., payroll results, tax declarations) exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, PC00_MXX_CEDT) to check payroll results.
  Ensuring that the document is not archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to tax numbers or payroll data.
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: If the preceding document is missing, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected employee to generate the necessary documents.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for payroll and tax reporting to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the tax calculation settings, payroll schemas, and related infotypes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPADIT_DECLARATION247 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.