How To Fix FITPCUSTOMIZING048 - The 'First deduction: amount' field is irrelevant and will be deleted

FITPCUSTOMIZING048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITPCUSTOMIZING - Message Class for Travel Planning (Customizing)

• Message number: 048

• Message text: The 'First deduction: amount' field is irrelevant and will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The field is irrelevant and will be deleted.

System Response

This field ("First deduction: amount") is only relevant if both a
percentage and an amount are to be subtracted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING048 - The 'First deduction: amount' field is irrelevant and will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING048 indicates that the "First deduction: amount" field is considered irrelevant in the context of the specific configuration or transaction you are working with. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or benefits configuration, where certain fields may not be applicable based on the settings or the type of deduction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error often arises from the configuration settings in the payroll or benefits module. If the deduction type does not require a first deduction amount, the system will flag this field as irrelevant.
  Deduction Type: The specific deduction type you are trying to process may not utilize the "First deduction: amount" field, leading to its deletion.
  Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, it may be that the field is being populated incorrectly or is not needed for the current transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the deduction type in the SAP