How To Fix FMCE445 - RIB source address with RIB rule assigned cannot be deleted


FMCE445 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

  • Message number: 445

  • Message text: RIB source address with RIB rule assigned cannot be deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delete the RIB source address from a revenue cover group for
    which an RIB rule has already been defined.

    System Response

    The RIB source address cannot be deleted from the revenue cover group.

    How to fix this error?

    You can only delete the RIB source address from a revenue cover group,
    if no RIB rule has been defined for it.
    First delete the RIB rule defined for the revenue cover group in RIB
    rule maintenance (transaction <DS:TRAN.FMRBRULE>FMRBRULE</>) and then
    delete the RIB source address in cover group maintenance (transaction
    <DS:TRAN.FMCERULE>FMCERULE</>).

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE445 - RIB source address with RIB rule assigned cannot be deleted ?
    The SAP error message FMCE445 indicates that you are trying to delete a RIB (Revenue Integration Business) source address that is currently assigned to a RIB rule. This error typically occurs in the context of managing RIB configurations within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial or revenue-related data.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the source address you are attempting to delete is still linked to one or more RIB rules. In SAP, certain configurations and entities cannot be deleted if they are still in use or referenced by other components. This is a safeguard to prevent data integrity issues.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps: Identify the RIB Rules: Determine which RIB rules are currently using the source address you want to delete. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the RIB module. Remove the Assignment: Once you have identified the RIB

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