How To Fix FMBS183 - Only one RIB source is allowed

FMBS183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Only one RIB source is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS183 - Only one RIB source is allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMBS183 ("Only one RIB source is allowed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Funds Management module, particularly when dealing with the RIB (Revenue Information Base) functionality. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple RIB sources where only one is permitted.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple RIB Sources Defined: The configuration or transaction you are trying to execute has multiple RIB sources defined, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the Funds Management module, where multiple sources are inadvertently set up.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, multiple RIB sources may have been selected or entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBS183 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check RIB Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for RIB in the SAP system.
  Ensure that only one RIB source is defined for the relevant transaction or