How To Fix FKK_ID_PT_SIGN203 - Document & and its subsequent documents cannot be signed yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_PT_SIGN - Digital Signature Portugal FI-CA/IS

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Document & and its subsequent documents cannot be signed yet

What causes this issue?

The validation of a document sequence to be digitally signed has not
been finalized yet.

System Response

The system was not able to validate all documents of the sequence. The
displayed document is the last one that was validated. The system aborts
the validation and digitally signs the validated documents only.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator in case this error occurs repeatedly.

Procedure for System Administrators

If this error occurs several times with the same document number, you
must check if a number gap exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID_PT_SIGN203 - Document & and its subsequent documents cannot be signed yet ?

  The SAP error message FKK_ID_PT_SIGN203 indicates that a document and its subsequent documents cannot be signed yet. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the signing of documents in the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows it to be signed. For example, it might be in a draft state or not fully processed.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be subsequent documents that are dependent on the current document, and those documents may not be in a state that allows the signing process to proceed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to sign the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the signing of documents under certain conditions.
  Document Locking: The document might be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being signed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is complete and ready for signing.
  Review Subsequent Documents: Check if there are any subsequent documents that need to be processed or signed first. Ensure that all dependencies are resolved.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to sign the document has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to document signing in the FI-CA module. This may require assistance from a system administrator or SAP consultant.
  Unlock Document: If the document is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL9 (for processing documents) or FBL5N (for displaying customer line items) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on document signing issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the FI-CA module for more detailed information on document processing and signing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or an SAP consultant for further assistance.