How To Fix 56486 - Service provider &2 is not allowed for expense type &1

56486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Service provider &2 is not allowed for expense type &1

What causes this issue?

Expense type &v1& is not allowed for service provider &v2&. This is
because an entry for this combination does not exist in table T706B4.

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?

Change the service provider to a service provider that is allowed for
this expense type (use input help if required). If this combination of
expense type and service provider is required, maintain the
corresponding entry in table T706B4 (Customizing activity <LS>Assign
wage types to travel expense types for single receipts</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56486 - Service provider &2 is not allowed for expense type &1 ?

  The SAP error message "56486 Service provider &2 is not allowed for expense type &1" typically occurs in the context of travel and expense management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with travel expenses and service providers.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a restriction or configuration issue where the specified service provider (denoted by &2) is not authorized to be used for the specified expense type (denoted by &1). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain service providers from being used for specific expense types.
  Master Data Issues: The service provider may not be properly set up in the system or may not be linked to the expense type in question.
  Policy Compliance: The organization may have policies in place that restrict the use of certain service providers for specific types of expenses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following