How To Fix MG041 - Origin type is not defined

MG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Origin type is not defined

What causes this issue?

This program error should not occur.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG041 - Origin type is not defined ?

  The SAP error message MG041, which states "Origin type is not defined," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the system cannot find a definition for the specified origin type in the configuration settings. The origin type is used to determine the source of a material movement, such as whether it is a goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The origin type has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, the origin type may have been inadvertently removed or not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid origin type during a transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations for the origin type may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
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