How To Fix FMRB187 - Amount for surplus address exceeds 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: 187

• Message text: Amount for surplus address exceeds available amount from RIB rule by &1

What causes this issue?

The budget amount entered in the RIB document for the surplus budget
address exceeds the available amount from the corresponding RIB rule by
&V1&. The RIB rule is determined by the revenue cover group (and, if
applicable, grant) &V3&&V4& and uses the <DS:DE.BURB_RBBLDNR>budget
category for RIB</> &V2&.

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 another amount for the surplus budget
address, increase the budget of another receiving expenditure budget
address (normal budget receiver), or specify another source address for
the RIB document, which corresponds to another RIB rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB187 - Amount for surplus address exceeds available amount from RIB rule by &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMRB187 indicates that the amount specified for a surplus address exceeds the available amount defined by the RIB (Revenue Information Base) rule. This error typically occurs in the context of financial management and budgeting within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and fund management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Budget Limits: The amount you are trying to allocate to a surplus address is greater than what is available according to the RIB rule. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly entered amounts.
  Changes in budget allocations that have not been updated in the system.
  Misconfiguration of the RIB rules or budgetary controls.
  
  
  
  RIB Rule Configuration: The RIB rules may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the available amounts.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the amount entered is higher than intended.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the amount you are trying to allocate to ensure it does not exceed the available amount defined by the RIB rule. Adjust the amount if necessary.
  
  
  Review RIB Rules: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for RIB rules and verify that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the rules reflect the current budgetary allocations and constraints.
  
  
  
  Check Budget Availability: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check the available budget for the relevant fund or cost center.
  Ensure that the budget has been properly allocated and that there are no restrictions or holds on the funds.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the RIB rules or budget allocations, consult with your finance or budgeting team to clarify the situation.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the RIB rules are incorrect, you may need to adjust the configuration in the system. This may require access to the SAP configuration settings and should be done by someone with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: To check budget availability.
  FMBB: To make budget adjustments.
  FMRP_RW_BUDGET: To review budget reports.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Fund Management and Budgetary Control for more detailed guidance on RIB rules and budget management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.