How To Fix FIEU_SAFT046 - Digital signature not present for FI invoices

FIEU_SAFT046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Digital signature not present for FI invoices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT046 - Digital signature not present for FI invoices ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT046 indicates that a digital signature is not present for Financial Accounting (FI) invoices. This error typically arises in the context of compliance with electronic invoicing regulations, particularly in countries that require digital signatures for the validity of electronic documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Digital Signature: The primary cause of this error is that the invoice being processed does not have a digital signature attached to it. This is often a requirement for electronic invoices in certain jurisdictions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the digital signature settings in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to require a digital signature.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues related to the digital signature generation or the integration with the digital signature provider.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Digital Signature Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the digital signature settings are correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the