How To Fix FIEU_SAFT144 - For document type &1, there are documents without a digital signature

FIEU_SAFT144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 144

• Message text: For document type &1, there are documents without a digital signature

What causes this issue?

Documents missing a digital signature, those which are missing an entry
in table SIPT_VBRK (SD) or table SIPT_BKPF (FI), are non-compliant with
the requirements of SAF-T and will prevent that data from being
extracted. You will not be able to extract data and generate a SAF-T
file containing those documents.
According to Portuguese law, from July 1st 2017 onwards all documents
used in SAF-T file generation must be digitally signed.
For more information, please refer to SAP Note 2471144.

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?

You must ensure that the documents that are reported in the SAF-T are
digitally signed with the digital signature of the software provider.
For more information, please refer to SAP Note 2652254.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT144 - For document type &1, there are documents without a digital signature ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT144 indicates that there are documents associated with a specific document type that do not have a digital signature. This error is typically encountered in the context of the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT) reporting, which is a requirement in several countries for electronic tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Digital Signatures: The documents that are supposed to be included in the SAFT report do not have the required digital signatures. This is often a compliance requirement for tax authorities.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to generate or attach digital signatures to the documents.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type being processed may not be set up to require digital signatures, or the documents of that type may not have been signed properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Signatures:
  
  Review the documents associated with the specified document type to