How To Fix /GSINS/INSH_MSG123 - Wage type for GL item of immediate posting type must have value "*"

/GSINS/INSH_MSG123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/INSH_MSG -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Wage type for GL item of immediate posting type must have value "*"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG123 - Wage type for GL item of immediate posting type must have value "*" ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG123 indicates that there is an issue with the wage type configuration for a General Ledger (GL) item that is set for immediate posting. Specifically, the error states that the wage type must have a value of "*", which typically means that it should be a wildcard or a placeholder that allows for any wage type to be used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type assigned to the GL item may not be configured correctly. The system expects a specific wage type or a wildcard that allows for flexibility in wage type assignment.
  Posting Type: The GL item is set for immediate posting, which requires specific configurations for wage types to ensure that the postings are processed correctly.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the wage types or the GL accounts being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wage