How To Fix 56646 - Significant official interest cannot be selected in travel request &1

56646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Significant official interest cannot be selected in travel request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56646 - Significant official interest cannot be selected in travel request &1 ?

  The SAP error message "56646 Significant official interest cannot be selected in travel request &1" typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection of the "Significant Official Interest" (SOI) indicator in a travel request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the travel management module may not allow the selection of the SOI indicator for the specific travel request.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select the SOI indicator.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict the use of the SOI indicator for certain types of travel requests or for certain users.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or travel request data that prevent the selection of the SOI indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to travel management and the SOI