How To Fix 26196 - You must set an audit indicator and lock status for digital signature

26196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 196

• Message text: You must set an audit indicator and lock status for digital signature

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter a digital signature for the document status you
selected, because the settings in Customizing are incomplete.

System Response

The following data must be set for the document status in Customizing:
Indicator: <DS:DE.AUDIT>Audit for originals</>
<DS:DE.DOSAR>Status type</> <ZH>Lock status</>

How to fix this error?

To display and change the settings:
RESET N1
In Customizing for the <ZH>Document Management System</>, choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_VC_DVS10>Define Document Types</>.
Select the document type you are using and choose <LS>Define Document
Statuses</>.
Select the status and choose <LS>Detail</>.
Enter the following data:
Indicator: <DS:DE.AUDIT>Audit for originals</>
<DS:DE.DOSAR>Status type</> <ZH>Lock status</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26196 - You must set an audit indicator and lock status for digital signature ?

  The SAP error message 26196, which states "You must set an audit indicator and lock status for digital signature," typically occurs in the context of using digital signatures in SAP systems. This error indicates that certain required settings related to the digital signature process have not been configured properly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Audit Indicator: The system requires an audit indicator to be set for the document or transaction that is being processed. This indicator is used to determine how the digital signature should be handled in terms of auditing.
  Missing Lock Status: The lock status indicates whether the document can be modified after it has been signed. If this status is not set, the system will not allow the digital signature process to proceed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the digital signature settings in the SAP system, which