How To Fix IBRO036 - Posting rule &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Posting rule &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO036 - Posting rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IBRO036 indicates that a specific posting rule does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Investment Management (IM) module when trying to post transactions related to investments, such as capital investments or asset management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Posting Rule: The posting rule specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a typo in the posting rule.
  Configuration Issues: The posting rules may not have been set up correctly in the system, or they may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The data being entered in the transaction may not match the expected values for the posting rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for posting rules in SAP. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Define G/L Account Posting Rules
  
  Verify that the posting rule you are trying to use exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Posting Rule:
  
  If the posting rule does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  If the posting rule exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data you are entering to ensure that it is correct and matches the expected values for the posting rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure posting rules in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining posting rules) or OBD2 (for defining document types) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the posting rule works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IBRO036 error in SAP.