How To Fix FMRB526 - Invalid RIB rule: field &1 is inactive

FMRB526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Invalid RIB rule: field &1 is inactive

What causes this issue?

The <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_FMRBDERIMD>derivation strategy for generation of RIB
rules</> assigned the value <LB>&V2&</> to the field <LB>&V1&</> of the
RIB rule. This field, however, is not active in your FM area. Therefore
only the value "blank" is allowed for this field.

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 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB526 - Invalid RIB rule: field &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FMRB526 indicates that there is an issue with a RIB (Revenue Integration Business) rule where a specific field is marked as inactive. This error typically arises in the context of financial management and revenue recognition processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a RIB rule that references a field that is not currently active. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Field Deactivation: The field in question has been deactivated in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the configuration may have led to the field being set to inactive.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the field as active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB526 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the RIB rules and verify the status of the field mentioned in the error message.