How To Fix ARBFND_FRW416 - 476 Signature Verification Required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBFND_FRW - Message class for package ARBFND_FRAMEWORK

• Message number: 416

• Message text: 476 Signature Verification Required

The receiver is unable to validate the signature, possibly because the
document was altered in transit, or the receiver does not support one or
more algorithms used in the signature.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBFND_FRW416 - 476 Signature Verification Required ?

  The SAP error message ARBFND_FRW416 with the description "476 Signature Verification Required" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve digital signatures, particularly when dealing with documents or transactions that require a signature verification process.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Digital Signature: The document or transaction being processed does not have a valid digital signature attached.
  Invalid Signature: The digital signature present may be invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the digital signature settings in the SAP system.
  Certificate Issues: The certificate used for signing may have expired, been revoked, or not properly installed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARBFND_FRW416 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Digital Signature:
  
  Ensure that the document or transaction has a valid digital signature.
  If the signature is missing, you may need to sign the document before processing it.
  
  
  
  Verify Signature Validity:
  
  If a signature is present, verify its validity. Check if the signature is correctly generated and corresponds to the document.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to digital signatures in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Update Certificates:
  
  Ensure that the digital certificates used for signing are valid and up to date. If they are expired or revoked, obtain new certificates and install them in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to digital signatures and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Digital Signature Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of digital signatures in SAP, including the use of secure storage for certificates and the signing process.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to sign documents or transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARBFND_FRW416 error in your SAP environment.