How To Fix /GSINS/INSH_MSG055 - GL item: cust. settings missing for post. var/type &1/&2, wage type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/INSH_MSG -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: GL item: cust. settings missing for post. var/type &1/&2, wage type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG055 - GL item: cust. settings missing for post. var/type &1/&2, wage type &3 ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG055 indicates that there are missing customer settings for a specific posting variant/type and wage type in the context of payroll processing or financial postings. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified parameters, which can prevent the successful posting of payroll or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually occurs when the required configuration for the posting variant/type and wage type is not set up in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing: There may be an issue with the customizing settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of payroll or financial accounting.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the payroll or financial documents can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the posting variant/type and wage type.
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist for the specified parameters.
  
  
  
  Maintain Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration (transaction code: PE01 or similar) and verify that the wage type in question is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate posting variant/type.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Variants:
  
  Check the posting variants in the relevant module (e.g., payroll) to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the wage type is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific configuration required for the posting variant/type and wage type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the posting can be completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance), and others that may be pertinent to your specific SAP module.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to payroll and financial posting errors for additional insights and solutions.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG055.