How To Fix 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.

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• 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