How To Fix FMRB201 - RIB rule assigned to cover group with wrong category

FMRB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: RIB rule assigned to cover group with wrong category

What causes this issue?

A RIB rule cannot be defined as member of the cover group &V1& , because
it is not an automatic cover group in availability control (AVC) ledger
&V2& fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

Current RIB rule not defined as a member in this cover group.

How to fix this error?

Choose a cover group with the category <zh>Automatic</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB201 - RIB rule assigned to cover group with wrong category ?

  The SAP error message FMRB201 indicates that a RIB (Resource Integration Business) rule has been assigned to a cover group with an incorrect category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Funds Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and resource allocation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The RIB rule may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the rule and the cover group's category.
  Category Mismatch: The cover group assigned to the RIB rule may not be compatible with the category defined in the RIB rule.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, where the wrong cover group or category was selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB201 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RIB Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the RIB rules in the SAP system.
  Verify that the RIB rule is correctly defined and