How To Fix /GSINS/INSH_MSG059 - No valid customizing settings found for variant posting; check settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/INSH_MSG -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No valid customizing settings found for variant posting; check settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG059 - No valid customizing settings found for variant posting; check settings ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG059 indicates that there are no valid customizing settings found for variant posting in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Inventory Management or Logistics modules when trying to perform a transaction that requires specific configuration settings for variant posting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause is that the necessary customizing settings for variant posting have not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the implementation or changes in business processes that have not been reflected in the system settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete entries in the customizing tables related to variant posting.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required customizing settings.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for variant posting settings. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Environment > Settings for Variant Posting.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings are defined for the relevant movement types and variants.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Settings:
  
  If the settings are missing, you will need to create or adjust them according to your business requirements. This may involve defining the necessary movement types, account determination, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the settings were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the customizing settings or manually configure them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to variant posting and the specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /GSINS/INSH_MSG059 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the IMG) and OMJJ (for movement type configuration).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG059.