How To Fix FITVPS435 - Reduce the meals per diem event and create a new MPD event as of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Reduce the meals per diem event and create a new MPD event as of &

What causes this issue?

For the separation allowance event (SA event), you have used SAP Easy
Access Menu -> Change Separation Allowance Event (transaction TGMOD) to
enter a date for the start of the taxation since due to the 3-month
period, the portion for meals allowance of the separation allowance for
travel or the separation allowance per diem is to be taxed. As of the
taxation date entered, an absence of at least 4 weeks was entered for an
SA event with external stay, or for an SA event with daily return there
is at least one period of 4 weeks between two entered absences from the
residence, meaning that as of the date specified in the notification,
the portion for meals allowance can be reimbursed tax-exempt again
(usually for a period of 3 months).

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?

Reduce the current separation allowance event to the day before the
specified date of the notification and create a new separation allowance
event as of the specified date. This means that the portion for meals
allowance for the new separation allowance event is reimbursed
tax-exempt again (usually for the first 3 months).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS435 - Reduce the meals per diem event and create a new MPD event as of & ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS435 typically relates to the management of per diem allowances in travel management. This error indicates that the number of meals included in a per diem event exceeds the allowed limit, and it suggests that you need to reduce the number of meals in the current per diem event and create a new one.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Meal Limits: The primary cause of this error is that the number of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) specified in the per diem event exceeds the maximum allowed for the given travel period or policy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define the maximum number of meals allowed per day or per trip.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect number of meals when creating the per diem event.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Meal Entries: Check the number of meals entered in the per diem event. Ensure that it complies with the organization's travel policy.
  Reduce Meal Count: If the meal count exceeds the allowed limit, reduce the number of meals in the current per diem event.
  Create a New MPD Event: After adjusting the meal count, create a new Meal Per Diem (MPD) event with the correct number of meals.
  Consult Travel Policy: Refer to your organization’s travel policy to understand the allowed meal limits and ensure compliance.
  System Configuration: If the limits seem incorrect, consult with your SAP administrator or IT department to review the configuration settings related to per diem allowances.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Travel Management: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Travel Management module, which handles travel expenses, including per diem allowances.
  User Documentation: Check SAP user manuals or help documentation for specific instructions on managing per diem events.
  Training: If you frequently encounter issues with travel management in SAP, consider seeking additional training or resources to better understand the system's functionalities.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.