How To Fix FMRB214 - Inconsistent RIB rule: assignment to cover group without call procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Inconsistent RIB rule: assignment to cover group without call procedure

What causes this issue?

The RIB rule defined by the RIB object &V1&&V2& is not consistent; it
does not use the <DS:DE.FMRB_RIB_PROCEDURE>call procedure</>, but is
nevertheless assigned to the automatic cover group &V4& 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?

Change the RIB rule in RIB rule maintenance (transaction
<DS:TRAN.FMRBRULE>FMRBRULE</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB214 - Inconsistent RIB rule: assignment to cover group without call procedure ?

  The SAP error message FMRB214 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the RIB (Resource Integration and Budgeting) rule configuration. Specifically, it points to an assignment to a cover group that lacks a corresponding call procedure. This can occur in the context of budget management and resource allocation within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Call Procedure: The cover group is assigned in the RIB rule, but there is no associated call procedure defined for it. This means that the system does not know how to process the assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the RIB rules or the cover group settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the cover group or the RIB rules that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB214 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RIB Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the RIB rule configuration in your SAP system.
  Verify that the cover group is correctly defined and that it has an associated call procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Call Procedure:
  
  If the call procedure is missing, you will need to create or assign a valid call procedure for the cover group.
  Ensure that the call procedure is correctly configured to handle the assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Cover Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the cover group to ensure that it is properly set up and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the RIB rules and cover groups to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring RIB rules and cover groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMX1 (Create RIB Rule) to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMRB214 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMRB214 error and ensure that your RIB rules are correctly configured.