Creating points of origin Transfer requests require a point of origin, which indicates where a resource is currently stationed. Select Administrator > Set Up > Resource Components > Personal Information > Point Of Origin. Click Create. Specify this information: Effective Date This field is required. Specify the first date when this point of origin will be available for selection by users. Point Of Origin This field is required. Specify a name for the point of origin. For example, PARIS FR, US-CO-DENVER. Description Specify a description. If left blank, the point-of-origin name defaults. Active Select this check box to make the point of origin active. Clear the check box to inactivate it. Click Save.