How To Fix FMRB185 - RIB rule does not allow for increasing the expenditure budget

FMRB185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: RIB rule does not allow for increasing the expenditure budget

What causes this issue?

You cannot increase your expenditure budget for the RIB rule, which is
defined by the revenue cover group (and, if applicable, grant) &V3&&V4&,
for fiscal year (or if applicable, fiscal year and year of cash
effectivity) &V1& and the <DS:DE.BURB_RBBLDNR>budget category for RIB
</> &V2&. This RIB rule is either <DS:DE.BURB_ROACTSTAT>inactive</> or
<DS:DE.BURB_ROACTSTAT>frozen</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB185 - RIB rule does not allow for increasing the expenditure budget ?

  The SAP error message FMRB185 indicates that a specific RIB (Resource and Investment Budget) rule does not permit an increase in the expenditure budget. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when trying to adjust or increase budget allocations that are restricted by predefined rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  RIB Rules Configuration: The RIB rules set up in the system may have restrictions that prevent increasing the expenditure budget. These rules are often defined based on organizational policies or financial regulations.
  Budget Status: The budget might be in a status that does not allow for increases, such as being closed or finalized.
  Insufficient Authorization: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary permissions to modify the budget.
  Budget Type Restrictions: Certain budget types may have specific rules that limit how they can be adjusted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review RIB Rules: Check the configuration of the RIB rules in the system. You may