How To Fix FITVPS369 - The end of the trip home must not be earlier than the departure from home

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 369

• Message text: The end of the trip home must not be earlier than the departure from home

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS369 - The end of the trip home must not be earlier than the departure from home ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS369 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the travel data entered in the system, specifically regarding the timing of a trip. The error states that the end of the trip home cannot be earlier than the departure from home. This typically occurs in the context of travel management within SAP, where travel itineraries are recorded.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by incorrect date or time entries in the travel request or travel expense report. Specifically, it happens when:
  
  The end date/time of the trip (return home) is set to a time that is earlier than the start date/time of the trip (departure from home).
  There may be a logical inconsistency in the travel dates, such as entering the return date before the departure date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Travel Dates:
  
  Go to the travel request or expense report where the error occurred.
  Check the dates and times for both the departure from home and the return home.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  Ensure that the return date/time is set to a time that is later than the departure date/time.
  If necessary, adjust the dates to reflect the correct travel itinerary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to submit the travel request or expense report again.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  If the error persists, double-check for any other related entries that might be causing the issue, such as intermediate stops or additional travel segments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Travel Management: This error is part of the SAP Travel Management module, which helps organizations manage employee travel, including planning, booking, and expense reporting.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering travel data are trained on how to correctly input travel itineraries to avoid such errors.
  System Configuration: If the issue is recurrent and affects multiple users, it may be worth checking the system configuration or consulting with an SAP consultant to ensure that the travel management settings are correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS369 error and successfully process the travel request or expense report.