How To Fix FMRB228 - RIB budget document with amounts in more than one period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: RIB budget document with amounts in more than one period

What causes this issue?

You have activated the
<DS:DE.FMRB_PERIOD_CONTROL>period control</> for Revenues Increasing
the Budget (RIB) in FM area &V1& and you want to save a RIB budget
document with amounts in more than one period.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save the budget document. With active
period control, each RIB budget document must increase the budget for a
single period.

How to fix this error?

Change the RIB budget document.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB228 - RIB budget document with amounts in more than one period ?

  The SAP error message FMRB228 indicates that there is an issue with a budget document in the RIB (Resource Integration and Budgeting) module, specifically that the budget document contains amounts that are allocated to more than one period. This can occur when trying to post or process budget documents that have amounts distributed across different fiscal periods, which is not allowed in certain configurations or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Period Allocation: The budget document may have amounts that are intended for different fiscal periods, which violates the rules set in the budgeting configuration.
  Incorrect Document Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered amounts for multiple periods in a single budget document.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may not allow for multi-period budget entries, leading to this error when such entries are attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Budget Document: Check the budget document for any entries that span multiple periods. Ensure that each budget document only contains amounts for a single fiscal period.
  Split the Document: If the budget needs to cover multiple periods, consider creating separate budget documents for each period instead of combining them into one.
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If your business process requires multi-period allocations, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review and potentially adjust the configuration settings to allow for this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on budget document entries and the handling of multi-period allocations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMX1 (Create Budget) to manage budget documents effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FMRB228 for additional insights or patches that may address this issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in budget entry are trained on the correct procedures to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in the Financial Management module for further assistance.