How To Fix FIBL1001 - The origin indicator &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIBL1 - Payment Interface

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The origin indicator &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

An origin indicator has not been stored in the settings for the payment
program.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIBL1001 - The origin indicator &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FIBL1001, which states "The origin indicator &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document processing in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an origin indicator that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The origin indicator specified in the transaction does not exist in the system configuration. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid origin indicator in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration changes, the origin indicator may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining origin indicators. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Origin Indicators.
  
  
  Ensure that the origin indicator you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the origin indicator in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the defined indicators in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be additional context or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial document processing, such as F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments), as these may be where the error is encountered.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify the origin indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.