How To Fix PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE198 - You are deducting & lunches, but the receipt has only & possible nights

PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE - Messages in Package PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE

• Message number: 198

• Message text: You are deducting & lunches, but the receipt has only & possible nights

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE198 - You are deducting & lunches, but the receipt has only & possible nights ?

  The SAP error message PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE198 typically occurs in the context of travel and expense management, particularly when dealing with per diem calculations for travel expenses. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of meals (in this case, lunches) you are trying to deduct and the number of nights for which the receipt is valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Nights and Meals: The error suggests that you are attempting to deduct a certain number of lunches, but the system has determined that the number of nights for which you are claiming expenses does not support that number of meals. For example, if you are claiming expenses for only one night, you may not be eligible to claim multiple lunches.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how meals are calculated based on the number of nights. If these settings are not aligned with your expense