How To Fix FMRB208 - Invalid RIB procedure: call procedure is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Invalid RIB procedure: call procedure is not activated

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to define a RIB rule using call procedure because call
procedure is not activated in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMCEACT>Activate Cover Eligibility</> under FM area
&V1& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

Processing for current RIB rule will be stopped.

How to fix this error?

Change the procedure for this RIB rule to distribution procedure or
activate call procedure in the customizing activity referred to above.

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 FMRB208 - Invalid RIB procedure: call procedure is not activated ?

  The SAP error message FMRB208 indicates that there is an issue with the RIB (Remote Integration Broker) procedure, specifically that the call procedure is not activated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module when trying to execute a procedure that has not been properly activated or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Procedure Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the RIB procedure you are trying to call has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the RIB settings or the related FM settings.
  Transport Issues: If the procedure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to execute the procedure can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMX1 (for creating a procedure) or FMX2 (for changing a procedure).
  Check if the procedure in question is listed and ensure it is activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the RIB and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Ensure that the RIB is properly configured to communicate with the FM module.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the procedure was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the procedure and activate it again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the procedure has the necessary authorizations to call the RIB procedure.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to RIB procedures and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FMX1, FMX2, PFCG
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.