How To Fix FIEU_SAFT045 - Digital signature not present for SD invoices

FIEU_SAFT045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Digital signature not present for SD invoices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT045 - Digital signature not present for SD invoices ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT045 indicates that a digital signature is not present for Sales and Distribution (SD) invoices when generating the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT) report. This error typically arises in the context of compliance with tax regulations that require digital signatures for electronic invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Digital Signature: The primary cause of this error is that the invoice does not have a digital signature attached. This is often required for compliance with local tax regulations, especially in countries that mandate electronic invoicing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the digital signature settings in the SAP system.
  Incomplete Data: The invoice data may be incomplete or not properly formatted, leading to the inability to generate a digital signature.
  Authorization Issues: The user generating the invoice may not have the necessary authorizations to create or attach a digital signature.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Digital Signature Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the digital signature settings are correctly