How To Fix FITP208 - Guaranteed reservation required; &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Guaranteed reservation required; &

What causes this issue?

The reservation of the relevant service requires a guarantee (for
instance a credit card number). This, however, was not specified.

System Response

The process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the reservation and rate requirements and contact your travel
agency to obtain a guaranteed reservation of the relevant service.
(You can store a credit card number in Customizing for <LS>Travel
Planning</> under <LS>Define enterprise-specific methods of payment
</>.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP208 - Guaranteed reservation required; & ?

  The SAP error message FITP208, which states "Guaranteed reservation required," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with funds management or budget control in SAP. This error indicates that a guaranteed reservation is necessary for the transaction you are trying to execute, but it is not available or not properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Guaranteed Reservation: The transaction you are attempting to perform requires a guaranteed reservation for the budget, but it has not been created.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for guaranteed reservations.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may not permit the transaction without a guaranteed reservation.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may inherently require a guaranteed reservation based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Guaranteed Reservation: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code FMAVCR01 for creating a guaranteed reservation).
  Ensure that you create a guaranteed reservation for the budget you are trying to utilize.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that guaranteed reservations are enabled and properly set up.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Availability Control:
  
  Check the budget availability control settings to ensure that they allow for the type of transaction you are trying to execute.
  Adjust the settings if necessary to permit transactions without guaranteed reservations, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing guaranteed reservations and budget control.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create guaranteed reservations and perform the transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (Create Guaranteed Reservation), FMAVCR02 (Change Guaranteed Reservation), and FMAVCR03 (Display Guaranteed Reservation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Funds Management and Budget Control in SAP to better understand how guaranteed reservations work.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.