How To Fix FMRB198 - RIB rule already defined for the selected posting address

FMRB198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: RIB rule already defined for the selected posting address

What causes this issue?

A revenue cover group is found assigned to the posting address &V1&&V2&
and an RIB rule is already defined based on this revenue cover group in
fiscal year (or if applicable, fiscal year and year of cash effectivity)
&V4& (<DS:DE.BURB_RBBLDNR>budget category</> &V3&).

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?

Select another posting address or choose another function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB198 - RIB rule already defined for the selected posting address ?

  The SAP error message FMRB198 ("RIB rule already defined for the selected posting address") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Funds Management module, particularly when dealing with the RIB (Revenue and Expenditure) rules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a RIB rule for a posting address that already has an existing rule defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a RIB rule has already been defined for the specific posting address you are trying to use. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new RIB rule for a posting address that already has an active rule.
  There was an attempt to copy or replicate an existing rule without first checking for existing entries.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings or data inconsistencies in the system can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing RIB Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP