56708 - Error during creation of trip & for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Error during creation of trip & for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56708 - Error during creation of trip & for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message 56708 typically indicates that there is an issue during the creation of a trip in the Travel Management module. This error can occur for various reasons, often related to configuration, master data, or user input. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The personnel number may not be correctly set up in the system, or there may be missing data related to the employee (e.g., missing infotype records).
  Incorrect Trip Data: The trip data being entered may be incomplete or incorrect, such as invalid dates, locations, or travel types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a trip for the specified personnel number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Travel Management settings that prevent the trip from being created.
  Status of the Employee: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for trip creation (e.g., inactive status).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the personnel number exists and that all necessary infotypes (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment) are correctly maintained.
  Review Trip Data: Ensure that all required fields in the trip creation screen are filled out correctly and that the data is valid.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create trips for the specified personnel number.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the Travel Management configuration settings.
  Employee Status: Check the status of the employee in the system to ensure they are active and eligible for travel.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PR05 (Travel Expenses) or TRIP (Trip Management) to access the relevant screens for trip creation and management.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for Travel Management for detailed information on trip creation processes and requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Travel Management for further assistance.