How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL039 - Signature is not possible: no user certificate exists

DPR_APPROVAL039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Signature is not possible: no user certificate exists

What causes this issue?

A valid user certificate is required for signing an approval document.
However, your user does not have a user certificate assigned to it.

System Response

The signature is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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.

DPR_APPROVAL039 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL039 indicates that a user is attempting to perform a signature action in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a valid user certificate for that user. This is typically encountered in the context of document approvals or workflows where digital signatures are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Certificate: The most common cause is that the user does not have a digital certificate installed in the SAP system. Digital signatures require a valid certificate to authenticate the user.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to use digital signatures.
  Expired Certificate: The user may have a certificate that has expired and is no longer valid for signing.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system regarding digital signatures and user certificates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install a User Certificate:
  
  Ensure that the user has a valid digital certificate installed. This can typically be done through the SAP