How To Fix 56797 - Expense type &1 cannot be changed to expense type &2

56797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Expense type &1 cannot be changed to expense type &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change expense type &v1& for a credit card receipt.
Your system administrators have set the expense type you have chosen (
&v2&) as not being allowed for this credit card transaction.

System Response

The system does not allow these changes. The original expense type will
be restored.

How to fix this error?

Choose an expense type that is allowed for this type of credit card
transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

56797 - Details

• The SAP error message 56797, which states "Expense type &1 cannot be changed to expense type &2," typically occurs in the context of expense reporting or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a restriction or validation rule preventing the change of one expense type to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Restrictions: The system may have specific configurations that prevent certain expense types from being changed to others. This could be due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  Data Consistency: The change might violate data consistency rules within the system. For example, if the expense type is linked to specific accounting entries or reports, changing it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to certain expense types.
  Transaction Type Limitations: Some expense types may be restricted based on the type of transaction being processed (e.g., travel expenses vs. operational expenses).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check