How To Fix FITVPS502 - Change of trip provision variant within the time interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Change of trip provision variant within the time interval

What causes this issue?

The trip provision variant was changed during the time interval
selected for this personnel number. For this reason, it is not possible
to create a separation allowance event.

System Response

Change of trip provision variant within time interval

How to fix this error?

Adjust the time period of the separation allowance event accordingly.
If necessary, split the event.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS502 - Change of trip provision variant within the time interval ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS502, which states "Change of trip provision variant within the time interval," typically occurs in the context of travel management or travel expense processing within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the trip provision variant for a trip or travel expense that has already been defined for a specific time interval.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Conflicting Variants: The system detects that there is an existing trip provision variant assigned to a specific time period, and a new variant is being assigned that overlaps with this period.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently tried to change the trip provision variant for a trip that is already processed or has existing data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of trip provision variants in the system, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITVPS502 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: Review the existing trip provision variants assigned to the trip or expense report. Ensure that there are no overlapping time intervals with the new variant you are trying to assign.
  
  
  Adjust Time Intervals: If you need to change the trip provision variant, ensure that the new variant's time interval does not overlap with any existing variants. You may need to adjust the dates of the existing variant or the new one.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for trip provision variants in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicts in the configuration.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly assign trip provision variants and understand the implications of changing them.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Travel Management and trip provision variants for a better understanding of how they work and how to manage them effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 (Travel Expenses) or TRIP (Travel Management) to navigate and manage travel-related data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS502 error and manage trip provision variants more effectively in your SAP system.