How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING127 - Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 was canceled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 was canceled.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This expense report can't be posted because expense entry &v2& uses the
canceled travel request &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the expense report in the Concur system and re-submit it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING127 - Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 was canceled. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING127 indicates that a travel request (identified by &1) used for an expense entry (identified by &2) has been canceled. This error typically arises in the context of travel management and expense reporting within SAP, particularly when there is an attempt to process an expense entry that is linked to a canceled travel request.
  Cause:
  
  Canceled Travel Request: The primary cause of this error is that the travel request associated with the expense entry has been canceled. This means that the system does not allow further processing of expenses related to that travel request.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as attempts to post expenses against a travel request that is no longer valid.
  User Actions: A user may have inadvertently canceled the travel request or there may have been a change in the travel plans that led to the cancellation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Travel Request Status: Verify the status of the travel request in the system. If it is indeed canceled, you will need to either:
  
  Recreate the travel request if the travel is still valid and expenses need to be processed.
  Adjust the expense entry to remove the association with the canceled travel request.
  
  
  
  Adjust Expense Entries: If the travel request is canceled, you may need to create a new expense entry that does not reference the canceled travel request. This can involve:
  
  Creating a new travel request if the travel is still relevant.
  Modifying the existing expense entry to link it to a valid travel request or to process it as a standalone expense.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to travel management and expense reporting for specific steps on how to handle canceled travel requests and associated expenses.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 (Travel Expenses), TRIP (Travel Management), and others that may help in managing travel requests and expenses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to travel management and expense processing that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create, modify, and cancel travel requests and expense entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message CTE_FIN_POSTING127 effectively.