How To Fix HRPAYDEST243 - Cannot create statement for &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Cannot create statement for &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to create employment tax data for a period that lies two years
or more before the current period.
Statement data for periods earlier than the start of the previous year
are not accepted by the clearing point.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to create statement data for periods earlier than the
previous year, set the hidden parameter "Previous Years".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST243 - Cannot create statement for &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST243 ("Cannot create statement for &1 in &2") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when generating payroll statements in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a payroll statement for a specific employee (represented by &1) in a specific period (represented by &2).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employee may not have the necessary payroll data for the specified period. This could include missing infotypes or payroll results.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll driver that prevents the statement from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate payroll statements for the specified employee or period.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the payroll results.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that the employee has all the required payroll data for the specified period. Check relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments, etc.) to ensure they are populated correctly.
  Review Payroll Results: Ensure that the payroll has been successfully processed for the employee in the specified period. You can check the payroll results using transaction code PC_PAYRESULT.
  Configuration Review: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the payroll schema and any customizations that may have been made.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to generate the statement has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Technical Support: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and statement generation for further insights into potential issues and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.