How To Fix FITVPS177 - Only trips home with travel subsidy can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Only trips home with travel subsidy can be assigned

What causes this issue?

No travel subsidy is to be granted for the trips home you entered.
Therefore, the trip segments or receipts cannot be allocated to these
trips home.

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?

Since they are not reimbursed, delete the receipts or trip segments for
the trip home. Alternatively, you can grant a travel subsidy for the
respective trip home (if this is appropriate).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS177 - Only trips home with travel subsidy can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS177, which states "Only trips home with travel subsidy can be assigned," typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, particularly when dealing with travel expenses and reimbursements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an attempt is made to assign a trip that does not qualify for a travel subsidy to a specific travel expense or reimbursement. The system is designed to ensure that only trips that meet certain criteria for travel subsidies can be processed in this manner. Common causes include:
  
  Trip Type: The trip being processed may not be classified as a "home trip" eligible for a travel subsidy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which trips qualify for subsidies, and the current trip does not meet these criteria.
  Missing Data: Required data for the trip, such as travel dates, locations, or subsidy eligibility, may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trip Classification: Ensure that the trip you are trying to assign is indeed a home trip and qualifies for a travel subsidy. Review the trip details in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the travel management settings to ensure that the criteria for travel subsidies are correctly defined. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant.
  
  
  Verify Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data for the trip is entered correctly. This includes travel dates, locations, and any other relevant information that may affect subsidy eligibility.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on travel subsidies and trip assignments. This can provide insights into the requirements and configurations needed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Travel Management: Understanding the broader context of SAP Travel Management can help in troubleshooting issues related to travel expenses and subsidies.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to assign the trip has the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or articles in the SAP Knowledge Base that may address this specific error message or similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.