How To Fix FITP198 - Invalid booking identification

FITP198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Invalid booking identification

What causes this issue?

The booking identification (IATA number) that was entered in an action
as the source was not accepted by the reservation system. It may
possibly be invalid or not allowed for the relevant action.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the action with different data or contact your travel agency to
carry out the relevant action.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP198 - Invalid booking identification ?

  The SAP error message FITP198, which states "Invalid booking identification," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with travel management or travel expense reporting in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find or recognize the booking identification number that has been entered.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Booking ID: The booking identification number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Non-Existent Booking: The booking ID may refer to a booking that does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to the booking ID not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the booking information associated with the ID.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the booking ID from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Booking ID: Double-check the booking identification number for any typos or errors.