How To Fix GMRB520 - Receiver fund &2 is not valid: must be an external fund like &1

GMRB520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMRB - GM: Revenue Increasing Budget

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Receiver fund &2 is not valid: must be an external fund like &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMRB520 - Receiver fund &2 is not valid: must be an external fund like &1 ?

  The SAP error message GMRB520 indicates that there is an issue with the fund assignment in a transaction related to budget management or fund management. Specifically, the error states that the receiver fund you are trying to use is not valid because it must be an external fund, as specified by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fund Type: The receiver fund you are trying to use is likely defined as an internal fund in the system, while the transaction requires an external fund.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which funds can be used in certain transactions.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a simple mistake in the data entry where the wrong fund number was entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Fund Type: Check the definition of the receiver fund in the system. Ensure that it is set up as an external fund. You can do this by navigating to the fund