How To Fix 5D203 - Distance is too short -> No reimbursement of travel expenses

5D203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Distance is too short -> No reimbursement of travel expenses

What causes this issue?

The employee only receives a reimbursement on travel costs if the
distance between home and place of work exceeds a minimum amount.
The entered distance is lower than the minimum distance that is stored
in table T5DBK under the constant 'LKMEF'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D203 - Distance is too short -> No reimbursement of travel expenses ?

  The SAP error message 5D203 ("Distance is too short -> No reimbursement of travel expenses") typically occurs in the context of travel expense reporting within the SAP system. This message indicates that the distance of the trip is below a certain threshold, which means that the travel expenses incurred are not eligible for reimbursement according to the company's travel policy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Short Distance: The primary cause of this error is that the distance between the departure and destination points is below the minimum distance required for reimbursement. This threshold is often set by the organization’s travel policy.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that define what constitutes a reimbursable distance. If the trip distance is less than this configured value, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Trip Entry: There may be an error in how the trip was entered into the system, such as incorrect locations or distances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Travel Policy: Check