How To Fix >5149 - Specify a document origin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Specify a document origin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5149 - Specify a document origin. ?

  The SAP error message 5149: "Specify a document origin" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) in SAP, and the system requires you to specify the origin of that document. The document origin is important for tracking and categorizing documents within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Origin: The most common cause of this error is that the document origin field is not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a document origin to be specified for certain document types.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or specify the document origin.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Document Origin: 
  
  When you encounter this error, check the relevant field for document origin in the transaction you are using. Make sure to fill it in with the appropriate value.
  The document origin can often be found in the header or initial screen of the document you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the document type you are working with. Ensure that the document origin is set up correctly in the system.
  You can check the configuration in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) under the document management or document type settings.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to specify the document origin. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what values are acceptable for the document origin, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of document you are working with, different transaction codes may be involved (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, FB60 for vendor invoices).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of specifying document origins and how to do so correctly in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5149 and successfully process your documents in SAP.