How To Fix 56460 - Trip belongs to object 'Travel Request/Plan' and cannot be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Trip belongs to object 'Travel Request/Plan' and cannot be copied

What causes this issue?

The trip was created for technical reasons (advance payment) when
creating a travel request or booking a flight/hotel/rental car. A 'trip'
of this kind has not yet taken place and can therefore not be copied.

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?

Choose a different trip as a copy template.
or
First process the selected trip in the Travel Manager by creating travel
expenses for the travel request/plan, or in the Travel Expense Manager
by changing it before you copy it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56460 - Trip belongs to object 'Travel Request/Plan' and cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message 56460, which states "Trip belongs to object 'Travel Request/Plan' and cannot be copied," typically occurs in the context of SAP Travel Management when a user attempts to copy a trip that is associated with a travel request or plan. This error indicates that the system does not allow the copying of trips that are linked to specific travel requests or plans due to data integrity and business logic constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Linked Travel Request/Plan: The trip you are trying to copy is linked to a travel request or plan, which restricts the copying process.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to maintain data integrity, preventing the copying of trips that are associated with other objects.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction or method you are using to copy the trip may not support copying trips linked to travel requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Trip Status: Verify the status of the trip you are trying to copy. If it is linked to a travel request, you may need to handle the travel request first.
  Create a New Trip: Instead of copying the existing trip, consider creating a new trip manually based on the details of the original trip.
  Unlink the Travel Request: If possible, unlink the trip from the travel request or plan, but be cautious as this may affect other processes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling trips and travel requests.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Travel Management: Understanding the structure of travel requests and plans in SAP can help in managing trips effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PR05 for travel expenses, TRIP for trip management) that may assist in managing travel-related data.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform actions related to travel requests and trips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage your travel data more effectively within SAP.