How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX273 - Gap must not be deleted; digital signatures based on this gap exist

RDSV_SD_XX273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Gap must not be deleted; digital signatures based on this gap exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to change recorded application data of specific postings but
dependent document data from subsequent postings with generated digital
signature exist.
The change is legally prohibited for the country of the company code and
for the number range that you use since the regeneration of digital
signatures is legally forbidden.

System Response

The system prevents you changing this number range gap because existing
digital signatures are based upon it.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX273 - Gap must not be deleted; digital signatures based on this gap exist ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX273 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a gap in the document numbering sequence that is currently being referenced by digital signatures. This is a common issue in systems that utilize digital signatures for document integrity and authenticity, particularly in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Digital Signatures: There are existing digital signatures that rely on the gap in the document numbering sequence. Deleting this gap would invalidate those signatures, which is not allowed.
  Document Integrity: The system is designed to maintain the integrity of documents and their signatures, preventing any changes that could compromise their authenticity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check which documents or signatures are dependent on the gap you are trying to delete. You may need to review the digital signatures associated with the documents in question.
  
  
  Remove Digital Signatures: If possible,