How To Fix FMRB199 - RIB rule already defined for the selected budget address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

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

What causes this issue?

A revenue cover group is found assigned to the budget 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 budget address or choose another function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB199 - RIB rule already defined for the selected budget address ?

  The SAP error message FMRB199 ("RIB rule already defined for the selected budget address") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Funds Management module, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and the assignment of rules for budget addresses.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a RIB (Resource Integration and Budgeting) rule for a budget address that already has a rule defined. In SAP, each budget address can only have one RIB rule associated with it at a time. If you try to assign a new rule to a budget address that already has one, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing RIB Rules:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code where you are trying to define the RIB rule (e.g., transaction code FMX1 for creating RIB rules).
  Check if there is already a RIB rule defined for the budget address you are trying to use. You can do this by using the display function (e.g., FMX2).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Rule:
  
  If you find that a rule already exists for the budget address, you have two options:
  
  Modify the Existing Rule: If the existing rule needs to be updated, you can modify it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FMX2).
  Delete the Existing Rule: If the existing rule is no longer needed, you can delete it before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create New RIB Rule:
  
  After ensuring that there are no conflicting rules for the budget address, you can proceed to create the new RIB rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or deleting existing rules, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMX1: Create RIB Rule
  FMX2: Change RIB Rule
  FMX3: Display RIB Rule
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view, modify, or delete RIB rules in the system.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the functionality to ensure that the new or modified RIB rule works as intended without causing further issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMRB199 error and successfully manage RIB rules for your budget addresses in SAP.