How To Fix FMRB523 - Invalid surplus budget address: grant &2 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Invalid surplus budget address: grant &2 not permitted

What causes this issue?

The derivation strategy for the derivation of
<DS:GLOS.F8815224C287EE4684C50F971290A5AC>RIB rules</> has assigned the
value <LB>&V2&</> to the account assignment element
<DS:GLOS.0C771869C417D51188020090273D34CB>Grant</> of the surplus budget
address. This value, however, cannot be used for the definition of rules
for Revenues Increasing the Budget (RIB rules) in Funds Management.
Only the value <LB>&V1&</> is allowed for the surplus budget address, if
this account assignment element is mandatory.

System Response

The RIB rule cannot be created for the following combination of
<DS:DE.BURB_RBBLDNR>budget category for RIB</>, fiscal year (or if
applicable, fiscal year and year of cash effectivity) and RIB object:
<LB>&V3&</><LB>&V4&</>

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_FMRBDERIMD>derivation strategy for generation
of RIB rules</> in Customizing.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB523 - Invalid surplus budget address: grant &2 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FMRB523 indicates that there is an issue with the budget address related to a grant in the Financial Management (FM) module. Specifically, the error states that the surplus budget address for the specified grant is not permitted. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that exceeds the available budget or when the budget address is not correctly configured for the grant.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Budget Address: The budget address for the grant may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Grant Configuration Issues: The grant may not be configured to allow surplus budget usage.
  Budget Availability: There may not be sufficient budget available for the transaction being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the budget for the specified grant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Budget Address Configuration:
  
  Verify that the budget address for the grant is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the grant master data and ensuring that the budget address is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Review Grant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the grant is set up to allow surplus budget usage. This may involve checking the grant's budget settings and ensuring that it is configured to permit overspending if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Review the budget availability for the grant. You can do this by running budget reports or using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 to check the budget status and ensure that there are sufficient funds available.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to post the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the budget for the grant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or budget management team to ensure that all configurations are correct and that there are no underlying issues with the grant or budget setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Budget Availability Control
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMRP: Report for Budget Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and grants for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.