How To Fix 5D205 - Journey time is too short -> Should a separation allowance be paid

5D205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Journey time is too short -> Should a separation allowance be paid

What causes this issue?

According to pay scale, the employee only receives a separation
allowance if the journey between home and place of work exceeds a
minimum time.
The entered travel time is lower than the minimum time that is stored
in table T5DBK under the constant 'LKMUE'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D205 - Journey time is too short -> Should a separation allowance be paid ?

  The SAP error message 5D205, which states "Journey time is too short -> Should a separation allowance be paid?", typically occurs in the context of travel and expense management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with travel allowances and reimbursements.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system determines that the journey time for a particular travel event is shorter than the minimum required duration to qualify for a separation allowance. A separation allowance is usually paid to employees who are away from their usual place of work for a certain period, and if the journey time does not meet the criteria, the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Journey Details: Check the details of the journey in question. Ensure that the start and end times of the journey are correctly entered and reflect the actual travel time.
  
  
  Adjust Travel Times: If the journey time