How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX042 - Docs. with internal digital signature exist for billing type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Docs. with internal digital signature exist for billing type &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot use this billing type for external documents with external
digital signatures. These documents must be posted with a separate
billing type.

System Response

The system checks that the billing type is not used for documents with
generated internal digital signature. The system prevents the use for
external documents if internal documents with digital signature exist
for the billing type.

How to fix this error?

Use a new separate billing type to post external documents with an
external digital signature.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX042 - Docs. with internal digital signature exist for billing type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX042 indicates that there is an issue related to the internal digital signature for a billing document in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically arises when there is a conflict or inconsistency with the digital signatures associated with billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Digital Signature Conflict: The error suggests that there is an existing internal digital signature for the specified billing type that is causing a conflict. This can happen if the document has already been signed or if there are multiple signatures associated with the same document.
  Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow for further processing or signing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for digital signatures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for digital signing. If the document is already signed, you may need to check if further actions are required.
  Review Digital Signatures: Look into the digital signatures associated with the billing document. You may need to remove or update the existing signature if it is causing a conflict.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to digital signatures in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the billing types you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to digital signatures in billing documents for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to billing and digital signatures, such as VF01 (Create Billing Document) and VF02 (Change Billing Document).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the billing document has the necessary authorizations to handle digital signatures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.