How To Fix FMRB173 - All receiving budget addresses must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: All receiving budget addresses must be different

What causes this issue?

You have entered the budget address &V1&&V2& more than once as a budget
receiver of the RIB rule. This is not permitted. All receiving budget
addresses must be different.

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?

Change the receiving budget addresses.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB173 - All receiving budget addresses must be different ?

  The SAP error message FMRB173 ("All receiving budget addresses must be different") typically occurs in the context of budget transfers or budget adjustments within the SAP system, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to transfer budget amounts to multiple budget addresses (or funds centers) that are not unique, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to allocate or transfer budget amounts to multiple budget addresses (e.g., funds centers, cost centers) that are the same or identical.
  The system requires that each receiving budget address in a budget transfer must be distinct to ensure proper tracking and accountability of budget allocations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Addresses: Review the budget addresses you are trying to use in the transaction. Ensure that each receiving budget address is unique.
  
  
  Modify the Transfer: If you find duplicate budget addresses, modify your budget transfer request to ensure that each address is different. This may involve splitting the transfer into multiple transactions if necessary.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Ensure that the data you are inputting into the transaction is correct and does not contain any duplicates. This may involve checking the source of your data or the way it is being populated in the transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct budget addresses to use, consult your organization's budget management documentation or reach out to your finance department for guidance.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox: If possible, test your changes in a sandbox or development environment to ensure that the error does not occur again before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for budget management, such as FMBB (Budget Transfer) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to budget management that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform budget transfers, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Public Sector Management for further assistance.