How To Fix FMRB217 - Automatic cover group &1 does not exist


FMRB217 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 217

  • Message text: Automatic cover group &1 does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    Automatic cover group &V1& does not exist in fiscal year &V2& for budget
    category &V3&.

    System Response

    Processing stops.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose an automatic cover group that does exist for the budget category.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB217 - Automatic cover group &1 does not exist ?
    The SAP error message FMRB217 indicates that the automatic cover group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and funds management.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: The specified automatic cover group (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system. There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration or transaction where the cover group is being referenced. The cover group may have been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the automatic cover groups in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the Funds Management (FM) module. Verify if the cover group you are trying to use is defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path, usually found in the

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