How To Fix /IBS/RB038 - Automatic postings to RBD account &1 are not permitted

/IBS/RB038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Automatic postings to RBD account &1 are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB038 - Automatic postings to RBD account &1 are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB038 Automatic postings to RBD account &1 are not permitted typically occurs in the context of the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to post an automatic entry to a Revenue Recognition (RBD) account that is not allowed by the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The RBD account in question may be configured in such a way that it does not allow automatic postings. This is often a result of settings in the RAR configuration or the general ledger account settings.
  Account Type: The account may be set up as a non-posting account or may have restrictions on automatic postings.
  Posting Logic: The logic defined in the RAR process may not permit certain types of postings to the specified account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the RBD account in question. Ensure that the account is set up to allow