How To Fix 56552 - Start of per diem reduction moved to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Start of per diem reduction moved to &

What causes this issue?

The banking collective agreement contract stipulates that in the case of
a long-term trip, the per diem for meals shall be reduced by 15%
starting with the 91st or 135th third (in the present case, from &V1&)
unless there is a letter from the head office that moves this date back.
However, there is no provision for moving this date back to before the
date specified in the agreement contract.

System Response

The starting date of the per diem reduction is set to the date of the
91st or 135th third of the per diem for meals (in the present case, &V1&
).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56552 - Start of per diem reduction moved to & ?

  The SAP error message 56552, "Start of per diem reduction moved to &," typically relates to issues with the configuration of per diem allowances in the SAP system, particularly in the context of travel management or expense reporting.
  Cause:
  This error message usually occurs when there is a conflict or inconsistency in the configuration of per diem rates or the rules governing their application. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The per diem reduction rules may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to conflicts in the start dates for per diem allowances.
  Date Overlap: There may be overlapping dates for different per diem rates or rules, causing the system to adjust the start date of the per diem reduction.
  Missing Data: Required data for the per diem calculation may be missing or incorrectly entered, leading to the system's inability to determine the correct start date for the reduction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for per diem allowances in the SAP system. Ensure that the rules for per diem reductions are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps in the date ranges.
  
  
  Review Travel Data: Check the travel data or expense reports that are triggering the error. Ensure that all relevant dates and amounts are correctly entered and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the error indicates that the start date of the per diem reduction has been moved, you may need to manually adjust the dates in the relevant travel or expense records to align with the configured rules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring per diem allowances and resolving related errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the per diem configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 (Travel Expenses) or TRIP (Travel Management) to review and manage travel data.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify per diem settings and travel data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.