How To Fix FITVPS354 - You cannot change absences for parallel business trips

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: You cannot change absences for parallel business trips

What causes this issue?

Absences for parallel business trips are automatically imported and
cannot be changed manually.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS354 - You cannot change absences for parallel business trips ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS354, which states "You cannot change absences for parallel business trips," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences and business trips in SAP's Travel Management module. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the absence records and the business trip records for the same time period.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an employee has overlapping absences and business trips. In SAP, the system does not allow changes to absence records if they coincide with active business trips. This is to ensure that the integrity of the travel data is maintained and that there are no discrepancies in reporting or payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Overlapping Dates: Review the absence and business trip records for the employee in question. Identify the specific dates where the absence overlaps with the business trip.
  
  
  Modify Absences or Business Trips: Depending on your business