How To Fix PTRA_DIALOGUE027 - Unable to edit trips with status 'Draft'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTRA_DIALOGUE - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Unable to edit trips with status 'Draft'

What causes this issue?

The expense report was edited and saved as a draft in Employee
Self-Service (ESS). Expense reports that have <LS>Draft</> status <ZH>
cannot</> be changed in SAP GUI.

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?

Complete and save the expense report in ESS.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTRA_DIALOGUE027 - Unable to edit trips with status 'Draft' ?

  The SAP error message PTRA_DIALOGUE027 indicates that you are trying to edit trips that are in the status 'Draft'. This status typically means that the trip has not yet been finalized or submitted for approval, and certain actions may be restricted until the trip is in a different status.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the trip you are attempting to edit is currently in a 'Draft' status. In many SAP systems, trips in this status are locked for certain types of edits to prevent inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trip Status: Verify the status of the trip you are trying to edit. If it is indeed in 'Draft' status, you may need to take specific actions to change its status.
  
  
  Edit the Trip: If you need to make changes to the trip, ensure that you are in the correct