How To Fix 56873 - Trip duration &1 is before selection date &2

56873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Trip duration &1 is before selection date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56873 - Trip duration &1 is before selection date &2 ?

  The SAP error message "56873 Trip duration &1 is before selection date &2" typically occurs in the context of travel management or expense reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the duration of a trip (or travel-related activity) is set to start before the specified selection date, which is often used as a filter for reporting or processing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Trip Dates Misalignment: The trip's start date or duration is earlier than the selection date you are trying to use for processing or reporting.
  Incorrect Selection Date: The selection date might be set incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the trip's actual dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, where the trip dates were not entered correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Trip Dates: Review the trip details to ensure that the start date and duration are correctly entered and that they align with the selection date.
  Adjust Selection Date: If the