How To Fix HRPAYDEBW701 - Statement number & does not exist

HRPAYDEBW701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Statement number & does not exist

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HRPAYDEBW701 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW701 typically indicates that there is an issue with a specific statement number in the payroll process. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the German payroll (as suggested by the "DE" in the error code).
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Statement number & does not exist" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Statement: The statement number referenced in the payroll run does not exist in the database. This could happen if the payroll was not executed correctly or if the statement was deleted or not generated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or in the way the payroll results are being processed.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from finding the required statement.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may