How To Fix C0701 - No authorization for entering the signature: Entry rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No authorization for entering the signature: Entry rejected

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization required for entering the current
signature.
The system does not accept the signature.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Check the user authorizations in Customizing for <LS>Process Management
</>. The user requires authorization for:
Transaction: ,,<LS>CO58</> Maintain PI Sheet
Authorization object:,,<LS>C_CRPI_BER</> PI Sheet
The authorization required for entering the signature is specified in
the corresponding data request. If you display the data request in the
process instruction assistant, you will find the authorization required
in step 5 for the <LS>Signature</> characteristic. The
<LS>Authorization</> field specifies the activity for which the user
must be authorized.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0701 - No authorization for entering the signature: Entry rejected ?

  The SAP error message C0701, which states "No authorization for entering the signature: Entry rejected," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a signature in a document or transaction but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas where document approvals or signatures are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile to enter a signature.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to signature entry (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or others depending on the context) may not be properly configured.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for signature entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should modify the user's role to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document is in a status that allows for signature entry. If not, you may need to change the status or follow the appropriate workflow to enable signature entry.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control signature entry in your specific SAP environment.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C0701 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.