How To Fix FMRB165 - Budget increases using RIB exceed available amount from RIB rule by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMRB - Revenue Increasing the Budget - FM specific part

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Budget increases using RIB exceed available amount from RIB rule by &1

What causes this issue?

There are budget increases (RIB documents) for the RIB rule determined
by the RIB object (or source address of the RIB document) &V3&&V4& and
the <DS:DE.BURB_RBBLDNR>budget category for RIB</> &V2&, which exceed
the available amount from this RIB rule by &V1&, after taking into
account the values of the current document.

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?

If applicable, either choose other values for the current document or
choose another revenue account assignment which does not contribute to
this RIB rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB165 - Budget increases using RIB exceed available amount from RIB rule by &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMRB165 indicates that a budget increase using the RIB (Revenue and Investment Budget) exceeds the available amount defined by the RIB rule. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary controls and financial planning.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget Availability: The budget increase you are trying to process exceeds the available budget amount as defined by the RIB rules.
  Incorrect RIB Configuration: The RIB rules may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual available budget.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the budget increase, such as entering an amount that is too high.
  Budget Release Status: The budget may not be released or may be in a status that does not allow for increases.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Budget: Review the current budget status and ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the increase you are trying to process.
  Review RIB Rules: Verify the RIB rules configuration to ensure they are set up correctly and reflect the intended budgetary constraints.
  Adjust Budget Increase Amount: If the increase amount is indeed too high, consider reducing it to fit within the available budget.
  Release Budget: If the budget is not released, ensure that it is properly released for the period in question.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget amounts or RIB rules, consult with your finance or budget management team for clarification and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check and manage budget data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget management and RIB rules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on budget management and RIB configuration for detailed guidance on setting up and managing budgets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.