How To Fix HRPAYHU020 - Finished tax return for month & already exists. Delete it first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Finished tax return for month & already exists. Delete it first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYHU020 - Finished tax return for month & already exists. Delete it first ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYHU020 indicates that there is an attempt to create a finished tax return for a month that already has an existing entry in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly in Hungary, where tax returns are generated for employees.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A payroll run has already been completed for the specified month, and a tax return has been generated and marked as finished.
  There is an attempt to create a new tax return for the same month without first deleting or modifying the existing one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to delete the existing finished tax return for the specified month before attempting to create a new one. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Tax Return Management:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where tax returns are managed. This could be through a specific report or transaction code related to payroll or tax return processing.
  
  
  
  Locate the Existing Tax Return:
  
  Search for the tax return for the month in question. You may need to filter by employee, month, or other relevant criteria.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Tax Return:
  
  Once you have located the existing tax return, select it and choose the option to delete or reverse it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Tax Return:
  
  After successfully deleting the existing entry, you can proceed to create the new tax return for the month.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete tax returns in the SAP system.
  Backup: It may be prudent to back up any relevant data or documentation before deleting existing entries, in case you need to reference them later.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to payroll and tax return processing.
  Testing: If this is a recurring issue, consider testing the payroll process in a development or quality assurance environment to identify any underlying issues that may be causing the duplication of tax returns.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll processing to investigate further.