How To Fix FITVPS077 - Comparison calculation not possible f. trip segment (missing Customizing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Comparison calculation not possible f. trip segment (missing Customizing)

What causes this issue?

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?

In order to be able to use the comparison calculation for trip segment
reimbursement/ travel costs, you (or your system administrator) must
create a travel expense type where the <LS>Special expense type for
capping trip segments/travel costs</> option for the characteristic
<LS>comparison calculation</> is set.
Use the travel expense type <LS>'WEGK'</> in the standard Customizing
to help you.
Note, if you create a completely new travel expense type, you will need
to also complete the other relevant IMG activities, for example
<LS>'Assign Wage Types to Travel Expense Types for Individual Receipts
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS077 - Comparison calculation not possible f. trip segment (missing Customizing) ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS077, which states "Comparison calculation not possible for trip segment (missing Customizing)," typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, particularly when dealing with travel expenses and trip segments. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or customizing setting that is preventing the system from performing the necessary calculations for a trip segment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause of this error is that certain customizing settings related to travel management are not properly configured. This could include missing entries in tables that define how trip segments should be processed or calculated.
  Incorrect Trip Segment Data: If the trip segment data is incomplete or incorrect, it may lead to this error. This can happen if required fields are not filled out or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Missing or Incorrect Travel Allowance Types: If the travel allowance types or expense types are