How To Fix 56187 - Number of stopover nights: & > total nights for trip: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Number of stopover nights: & > total nights for trip: &

What causes this issue?

The number of stopover nights is greater than the number of overnight
stays for the entire trip.

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?

Please check the respective number of nights.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56187 - Number of stopover nights: & > total nights for trip: & ?

  The SAP error message 56187, which states "Number of stopover nights: & > total nights for trip: &," typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with travel planning and expense reporting.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the number of stopover nights specified for a trip exceeds the total number of nights for that trip. In other words, if you have defined a trip that lasts for a certain number of nights, the system is indicating that the number of nights you have designated as stopovers is greater than the total nights of the trip itself. This inconsistency can occur due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: Incorrectly inputting the number of stopover nights or total trip nights.
  System Configuration: Issues with how the travel management module is configured, leading to incorrect calculations or validations.
  Trip Modifications: Changes made to the trip details that were not properly reflected in the stopover nights.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Trip Details: Check the trip details in the SAP system to ensure that the total number of nights and the number of stopover nights are correctly entered. Make sure that the stopover nights do not exceed the total nights of the trip.
  
  
  Adjust Stopover Nights: If the stopover nights are indeed greater than the total nights, adjust the number of stopover nights to be equal to or less than the total nights of the trip.
  
  
  Check for Modifications: If the trip has been modified, ensure that all related fields (including stopover nights) are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidelines on entering trip details and managing stopovers.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the entries, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance. They may need to investigate any underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Travel Management: Understanding how the travel management module works can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering trip data are trained on the correct procedures to avoid data entry errors.
  System Updates: Keep the SAP system updated, as patches and updates may resolve known issues related to travel management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 56187 and ensure that your trip details are correctly configured in the SAP system.