How To Fix FITP406 - The status of a flight reservation has changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: The status of a flight reservation has changed

What causes this issue?

The system has updated the reservation status of a travel request.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the flight reservations for this trip.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP406 - The status of a flight reservation has changed ?

  The SAP error message FITP406, which states "The status of a flight reservation has changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Travel Management or SAP Concur when there is a discrepancy between the status of a flight reservation in the system and the actual status of the reservation in the airline's system.
  Cause:
  
  Reservation Changes: The flight reservation may have been modified, canceled, or updated by the airline or travel agency, leading to a mismatch in the status.
  System Synchronization Issues: There may be delays or issues in the synchronization between the SAP system and the airline's reservation system.
  User Actions: A user may have attempted to access or modify a reservation that has already been changed or canceled.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or processing errors can lead to discrepancies in reservation status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reservation Status: Verify the current status of the flight reservation directly with the airline or through the travel agency. Ensure that the information in SAP matches the airline's records.
  Refresh Data: If the status has changed, refresh the data in the SAP system to reflect the latest information. This may involve reloading the reservation or re-querying the airline's system.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, contact your SAP support team or the travel management system administrator for assistance. They may need to investigate further or apply patches if it's a system-related issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle flight reservations and understand the implications of changes made outside the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Travel Management for detailed information on handling flight reservations and error messages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to FITP406 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  Integration Settings: If using third-party travel management solutions, ensure that integration settings are correctly configured to avoid synchronization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITP406 error and ensure that flight reservation statuses are accurately reflected in your SAP system.