How To Fix CC338 - Change cannot be declared as having errors (digital signature required)

CC338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Change cannot be declared as having errors (digital signature required)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC338 - Change cannot be declared as having errors (digital signature required) ?

  The SAP error message CC338, which states "Change cannot be declared as having errors (digital signature required)," typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with transport requests and changes to objects that require a digital signature.
  
  Cause:
  
  Digital Signature Requirement: The error indicates that the change you are trying to declare as having errors cannot be processed because it requires a digital signature. This is often a requirement in environments where changes must be formally approved before they can be marked as erroneous.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow for changes to be declared as erroneous without the necessary approvals or signatures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to digital signatures or to declare changes as erroneous.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Obtain Digital Signature: Ensure that the change request is properly signed off by the