IM422 - Origin indicator not maintained for notification type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Origin indicator not maintained for notification type

What causes this issue?

You used a notification type for which no origin indicator is defined
in the relevant check tables.

System Response

Without the origin indicator, the system cannot select the correct
screen sequence for processing the notification.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM422 - Origin indicator not maintained for notification type ?

  The SAP error message IM422, which states "Origin indicator not maintained for notification type," typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or other related processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the origin of the notification because the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the notification type being used does not have an origin indicator defined in the system. The origin indicator is essential for the system to understand where the notification is coming from (e.g., whether it is a maintenance request, a customer complaint, etc.).
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM422 error, you need to maintain the origin indicator for the relevant notification type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Plant Maintenance -> Maintenance Notifications -> Notification Types -> Define Notification Types
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Select the Notification Type:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the notification type that is causing the error. This could be a specific type of maintenance notification or another type of notification.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Origin Indicator:
  
  Once you have selected the notification type, check the settings for the origin indicator.
  Ensure that the origin indicator is defined. If it is not, you will need to assign a valid origin indicator to the notification type.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Notification:
  
  Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and try to create or process the notification again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW21 - Create Notification
  IW22 - Change Notification
  IW23 - Display Notification
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on notification types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the notification type configuration.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the IM422 error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM422 error and successfully process your notifications in SAP.