How To Fix 5D214 - Enter the type/costs of overnight stay together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Enter the type/costs of overnight stay together

What causes this issue?

Necessary data is missing for the indicated overnight stay costs. For
example, data needed to calculate the possible tax-free amount.

How to fix this error?

Enter the relevant type of overnight stay.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D214 - Enter the type/costs of overnight stay together ?

  The SAP error message 5D214, which states "Enter the type/costs of overnight stay together," typically occurs in the context of travel management or expense reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires both the type of overnight stay (e.g., hotel, hostel) and the associated costs to be entered simultaneously for a travel expense entry.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may have entered either the type of overnight stay or the costs, but not both.
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the SAP system that require both fields to be filled out together, and if one is missing, the error is triggered.
  User Training: Users may not be adequately trained on the requirements for entering travel expenses, leading to incomplete submissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete Data Entry: Ensure that both the type of overnight stay and the associated costs are entered in the relevant fields before submitting the expense report.
  Check Configuration: If you have access to system configuration, verify that the settings for travel expense entry are correctly configured to require both fields.
  User Training: Provide training or documentation to users on how to properly enter travel expenses in the SAP system to avoid this error in the future.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists despite correct data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to the SAP Travel Management module (SAP TM) or the SAP Controlling module (CO).
  Transaction Codes: Users may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to travel expense reporting, such as PR05 (Travel Expenses) or others.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to enter travel expenses in the system.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and ensuring that both required fields are filled out, users should be able to resolve the issue and successfully submit their travel expense reports.