How To Fix FITP280 - Airline &1 is not allowed as a filter - see travel profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Airline &1 is not allowed as a filter - see travel profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP280 - Airline &1 is not allowed as a filter - see travel profile ?

  The SAP error message FITP280 indicates that there is an issue with the travel profile settings related to the airline specified in the transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, particularly when users are trying to book travel or manage travel profiles.
  Cause:
  The error message "FITP280 Airline &1 is not allowed as a filter - see travel profile" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Travel Profile Restrictions: The airline you are trying to use is not included in the allowed airlines for the travel profile associated with the user. Travel profiles can have specific settings that restrict the selection of airlines based on company policies or agreements.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the travel management settings that restricts certain airlines from being used.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to book travel with the specified airline.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITP280 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Travel Profile:
  
  Go to the travel profile settings for the user encountering the error.
  Verify the list of allowed airlines in the travel profile. If the airline in question is not listed, you may need to add it or modify the profile to include it.
  
  
  
  Modify Travel Profile:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the travel profile to include the airline. This may involve working with your travel management administrator or HR department.
  
  
  
  Consult with Travel Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the policies regarding airline selection, consult with your travel management team or the person responsible for managing travel profiles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to book travel with the specified airline. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the travel management settings to ensure that there are no restrictions placed on the airline in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on travel profile configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on travel management and travel profiles for detailed information on how to manage and configure these settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FITP280 error and implement a solution to resolve it.