How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING128 - Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 wasn't found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 wasn't found.

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

Due to a technical error, travel request &v1& couldn't be found.

How to fix this error?

Please create an incident.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING128 - Travel request &1 used for expense entry &2 wasn't found. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING128 indicates that a travel request associated with a specific expense entry could not be found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of travel management and expense reporting within SAP, particularly when trying to post or process expenses related to a travel request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Travel Request: The travel request referenced in the expense entry may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Entry: The expense entry may have been created with an incorrect travel request number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the travel request.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing or corrupted records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to link travel requests with expense entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Travel Request: Check if the travel request number referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the travel management module and searching for the travel request.
  Check Expense Entry: Review the expense entry to ensure that it is correctly linked to a valid travel request. If necessary, correct the entry.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access the travel request and related data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data integrity issues. This may involve working with your SAP Basis or technical team.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to travel management and expense reporting to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to travel management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PR05 (Travel Expenses) or TRIP (Travel Management) to access travel-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.