How To Fix 56317 - Distribute accommodations receipt by percent only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Distribute accommodations receipt by percent only

What causes this issue?

Accommodations documents (receipts) from which breakfasts are to be
deducted can only be distributed by percentage.

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 distribute the receipt by percentage.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56317 - Distribute accommodations receipt by percent only ?

  The SAP error message 56317, "Distribute accommodations receipt by percent only," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with accommodation receipts in the hospitality or travel management modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting the distribution of accommodation receipts to be done based on percentage allocations rather than fixed amounts.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The system is configured to require that accommodation receipts be distributed by percentage, but the user is attempting to distribute them by fixed amounts.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings for the accommodation receipt distribution method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for accommodation receipts in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the distribution method is set to "by percent" if that is the intended method of distribution.
  
  
  
  Adjust Distribution Method:
  
  If you need to distribute the receipts by fixed amounts, you may need to change the configuration to allow for that method. However, this may not be advisable if the business process requires percentage-based distribution.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering for the accommodation receipts aligns with the expected format. If the system is set to require percentage distribution, make sure you are entering percentages rather than fixed amounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to accommodation receipts and their distribution methods for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to Travel Management (SAP Travel Management) or Hospitality Management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with accommodation receipts, such as TRIP for travel management or specific transaction codes for hospitality management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to perform the actions related to accommodation receipts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 56317 effectively.