How To Fix FMRB215 - 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: 215

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

What causes this issue?

The RIB rule defined by the revenue cover group (and if applicable,
grant) &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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB215 - Inconsistent RIB rule: assignment to cover group without call procedure ?

  The SAP error message FMRB215 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 cover group when it is invoked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the RIB rules or the cover group settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the configuration tables, where the expected relationships between cover groups and call procedures are not properly established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB215 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 in question has a corresponding call procedure defined. If it does not, you will need to create or assign the appropriate call procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Cover Group Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cover groups and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the cover group is properly linked to the relevant call procedures.
  
  
  
  Adjust RIB Rules:
  
  If the cover group is not needed, consider removing it from the RIB rule to eliminate the inconsistency.
  If it is needed, ensure that the correct call procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the RIB rules to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budgeting and resource allocation processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring RIB rules and cover groups.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 FMRB215 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on RIB rules and cover groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMRB215 error in your SAP system.