How To Fix CRM_OPPORT_H402 - No description exists for origin &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_OPPORT_H - Output for Opportunity Header

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No description exists for origin &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_OPPORT_H402 - No description exists for origin &1 ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_OPPORT_H402 No description exists for origin &1" typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when there is an issue related to the origin of an opportunity. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the specified origin code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The origin code (represented by &1 in the error message) does not have a corresponding description in the system. This could be due to missing configuration or data entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CRM system, they might not have been properly configured to handle certain origin codes.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary data for the origin might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for opportunity management in the CRM module.
  Ensure that all origin codes are defined and have corresponding descriptions. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under CRM > Sales Order Management > Define Origin of Opportunities.
  
  
  
  Maintain Origin Descriptions:
  
  If the origin code is missing a description, you can add it by going to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and maintaining the descriptions for the origin codes.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the origin codes and that all necessary data is available.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary data was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to manually add the missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your CRM system for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the database table for origin codes.
  Tables: The relevant tables for opportunity origins may include CRMD_ORDER and CRMD_ORDERADM_H, among others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the origin codes are properly defined in your SAP CRM system.