How To Fix FMRB213 - Inconsistent RIB rule: call procedure is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Inconsistent RIB rule: call procedure is not active

What causes this issue?

The RIB rule defined by the revenue cover group (and if applicable,
grant) &V1&&V2& is not consistent; it uses the
<DS:DE.FMRB_RIB_PROCEDURE>call procedure</>, but the RIB call procedure
is not active in fiscal year &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?

Either change the RIB rule or activate the RIB call procedure in fiscal
year &V3&.

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 FMRB213 - Inconsistent RIB rule: call procedure is not active ?

  The SAP error message FMRB213 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the RIB (Real-time Integration of Business) rule, specifically that the call procedure is not active. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with budget control and integration processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Call Procedure: The primary cause of this error is that the call procedure defined in the RIB rule is not active. This could happen if the procedure was deactivated or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the RIB rules or the associated procedures, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the RIB rules or procedures were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Call Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the RIB rules are maintained (usually in the FM module).
  Check the status of the call procedure associated with the RIB rule.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review RIB Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all RIB rules and associated procedures are correctly configured.
  Check for any missing parameters or settings that might lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Ensure that the target system has all the required configurations and that the procedures are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the inconsistency occurs. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or the specific FM processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMX1 (RIB Rule Maintenance) to navigate the FM module effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMRB213 for any patches or updates that may address this specific error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMRB213 error in your SAP system.