How To Fix FITVPS006 - Action not possible: A trip to start or return from work already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Action not possible: A trip to start or return from work already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to completely delete the separation allowance.
This is not possible as a trip to start work and/or a trip to return
from work still exists for this separation allowance.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the trip to start and/or return from work using the travel
expenses manager and then delete the separation allowance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS006 - Action not possible: A trip to start or return from work already exists ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS006 indicates that there is an attempt to create a trip for a work-related journey, but the system has detected that a trip for the same journey already exists. This typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, particularly when using the Travel Management module (FI-TV).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Trip Entry: A trip has already been created for the same start and return dates, which prevents the creation of a new trip.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the same trip details (e.g., start date, end date, destination) that match an existing trip.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings or configurations in the SAP system that enforce strict checks for duplicate trips.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITVPS006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Trips:
  
  Navigate to the travel management module and check for any existing trips that match the details