How To Fix FMRB202 - RIB rule assigned to more than one automatic cover group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: RIB rule assigned to more than one automatic cover group

What causes this issue?

The RIB rule has already been assigned to an automatic cover group for
availability control (AVC) ledger &V1& and fiscal year &V2&. Assigning
this RIB rule to other automatic cover groups in the same AVC ledger and
fiscal year is not allowed.

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?

Change the list of automatic cover groups to ensure that only one
automatic cover group is assigned to this RIB rule for AVC ledger &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB202 - RIB rule assigned to more than one automatic cover group ?

  The SAP error message FMRB202 indicates that a RIB (Revenue Integration Business) rule has been assigned to more than one automatic cover group. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP's Funds Management (FM) module, where RIB rules are used to manage budgetary control and fund availability.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A single RIB rule is mistakenly assigned to multiple automatic cover groups. Each RIB rule should be unique to a specific cover group to avoid conflicts in budget management.
  There may be a configuration issue or oversight during the setup of the RIB rules and cover groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB202 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the RIB Rule: Determine which RIB rule is causing the issue. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments of the RIB rule to automatic cover groups. You can do this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Funds Management ? Budget Control System ? Define RIB Rules.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments: Ensure that each RIB rule is assigned to only one automatic cover group. If a RIB rule is assigned to multiple groups, you will need to:
  
  Remove the duplicate assignments.
  Create a new RIB rule if necessary for the additional cover group.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the budget control functions as expected.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the configuration of RIB rules and cover groups are adequately trained to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMRB202 error and ensure proper configuration of RIB rules and automatic cover groups in your SAP system.