How To Fix 56900 - U receipt must be reduced by the amount of the meal displayed

56900 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 900

• Message text: U receipt must be reduced by the amount of the meal displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56900 - U receipt must be reduced by the amount of the meal displayed ?

  The SAP error message "56900 U receipt must be reduced by the amount of the meal displayed" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Travel Management or Expense Management modules. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the amount being claimed for a meal and the amount that has been recorded or allowed for that meal in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Meal Amount: The amount entered for the meal expense exceeds the allowable limit set in the system.
  Policy Violations: The meal expense may not comply with the company's travel policy or guidelines.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be a duplicate entry for the same meal expense, leading to an overstatement of the total claim.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of meal allowances in the SAP system, such as incorrect limits or missing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Meal Amount: Check the amount entered for the meal expense and compare it with the allowable