How To Fix FMRB206 - RIB rule could not be assigned to an automatic cover group

FMRB206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: RIB rule could not be assigned to an automatic cover group

What causes this issue?

RIB rule &V1&&V2& is defined using distribution procedure (RIB ledger
&V3& and fiscal year or, if applicable, fiscal year and year of cash
effectivity &V4&). Since only RIB rules with call procedure can be
defined as members of an automatic cover group, you cannot assign this
RIB rule with distribution procedure to an automatic cover group.

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?

Remove all the assignments of this RIB rule to automatic cover groups or
change the RIB procedure attribute of this RIB rule to <ZH>Call
Procedure</>.

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 FMRB206 - RIB rule could not be assigned to an automatic cover group ?

  The SAP error message FMRB206 indicates that a RIB (Revenue Integration Business) rule could not be assigned to an automatic cover group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with budget control and fund management.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The RIB rule may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the customizing for the RIB rules or the automatic cover groups.
  Incompatibility: The RIB rule may not be compatible with the characteristics of the automatic cover group you are trying to assign it to. This could be due to mismatched parameters or settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the RIB rule to the automatic cover group.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that are required for the assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the