How To Fix /GSINS/INSH_MSG121 - You must specify a posting type

/GSINS/INSH_MSG121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/INSH_MSG -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You must specify a posting type

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/GSINS/INSH_MSG121 - Details

• The SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG121 with the description "You must specify a posting type" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Inventory Management or Logistics modules, particularly when dealing with goods movements or inventory postings. This error indicates that the system requires a posting type to be specified for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or specified a posting type in the transaction screen. Posting types are essential for determining how the system should process the transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a posting type to be defined for certain transactions, and if these settings are not properly configured, the error may occur.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the posting type field or may not have