How To Fix /GSINS/ER038 - Document &1 is posted in &2 company code

/GSINS/ER038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/ER -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Document &1 is posted in &2 company code

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/GSINS/ER038 - Details

• The SAP error message /GSINS/ER038 Document &1 is posted in &2 company code typically indicates that there is an issue related to the posting of a document in a company code that is not allowed or is not in the expected state for the operation you are trying to perform. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during document reversal, adjustments, or when trying to post a new document that references an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The document you are trying to process is associated with a different company code than the one you are currently working in.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it may be locked, archived, or in a closed period).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict postings across different company codes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations