How To Fix FITP083 - Enter a travel request first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Enter a travel request first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP083 - Enter a travel request first ?

  The SAP error message FITP083, which states "Enter a travel request first," typically occurs in the context of travel management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a travel request to be created before proceeding with the next steps, such as creating a travel expense report or processing travel-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Travel Request: The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to perform an action (like creating an expense report) without having first created a travel request.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may be navigating through the system in a way that bypasses the necessary steps to create a travel request.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may be configured to enforce strict workflows that require a travel request before any other travel-related transactions can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Travel Request:
  
  Navigate to the travel management module in SAP.
  Select the option to create a new travel request.
  Fill in all required fields, including travel dates, destinations, and any other necessary details.
  Save the travel request.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Requests:
  
  If you believe you have already created a travel request, verify that it exists in the system and is correctly linked to your user profile.
  Use transaction codes like PR05 (Travel Request) to check for existing requests.
  
  
  
  Follow the Correct Workflow:
  
  Ensure you are following the correct sequence of steps as defined by your organization’s travel management process.
  If you are unsure, consult your SAP user manual or reach out to your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training sessions to ensure that all users understand the travel request process and the importance of creating a travel request before proceeding with other transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 for travel requests and PR06 for travel expenses.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on travel management processes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to create travel requests and access travel management functionalities.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that a travel request is created before attempting to process any travel-related transactions, you should be able to resolve the FITP083 error.