How To Fix HRPADRU_ETK007 - Statement for electronic format exists on &1

HRPADRU_ETK007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_ETK - ETK message class

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Statement for electronic format exists on &1

What causes this issue?

You are entering a statement for recoding labor record in paper format,
but a statement in electronic format already exists on date &V1&.

System Response

The system displays an error or warning message.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction <LS>PA20</> to see an overview of existing statements.
Before creating a statement with a new type, use transaction <LS>PA30</>
to recall the previously submitted statement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPADRU_ETK007 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADRU_ETK007, which states "Statement for electronic format exists on &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with electronic reporting formats for payroll results.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is an attempt to generate or process an electronic statement (such as a payroll report) for a period where a statement has already been created or exists. The system is designed to prevent duplicate processing of electronic statements to ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Statements: Verify if a statement for the specified period already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT) and checking the payroll results for the employee or group of employees.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Statement: If you find that a statement already exists and