How To Fix 56604 - Trip currency of employee & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Trip currency of employee & could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56604 - Trip currency of employee & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message "56604 Trip currency of employee could not be determined" typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, particularly when trying to create or process travel expenses or travel requests. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the trip currency for the employee based on the available data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Employee Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information regarding the trip currency.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for travel management may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the trip currency.
  Missing Trip Data: The trip itself may not have been properly defined, or the trip type may not be linked to a currency.
  Organizational Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit that has the trip currency defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (transaction code PA20 or PA30) and ensure that the trip currency is defined in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 or 0002).
  
  
  
  Review Travel Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Travel Management module (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the trip currency is correctly defined for the relevant trip types and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Define Trip Currency:
  
  If the trip currency is not defined, you may need to set it up in the configuration. This can usually be done in the Travel Management settings under "Define Trip Currency."
  
  
  
  Check Trip Data:
  
  Ensure that the trip data is complete and correctly entered. Verify that the trip type is linked to a currency.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that has the trip currency defined. This can be checked in the employee's organizational assignment data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on travel management and currency settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify employee master data and travel management settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Travel Management for further assistance.