How To Fix SIG103 - The signature number you have assigned lies within the critical area

SIG103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The signature number you have assigned lies within the critical area

What causes this issue?

When creating a digital signature, the system assigns a number to it.
It obtains the number from the number range of the number range object
SIGNATURE. The current number level in this number range has reached
the critical area, that is, almost all numbers have been assigned.
Processing is continued.

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?

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SIG103 - Details

• The SAP error message SIG103, which states "The signature number you have assigned lies within the critical area," typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with document approvals or workflows that require signatures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the signature number you are trying to assign falls within a range that is considered "critical" by the system. This critical area is usually defined by the system configuration and is reserved for specific purposes, such as system-generated signatures or signatures that are required for compliance with legal or regulatory standards.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Signature Configuration: Review the configuration settings for electronic signatures in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the transaction code SPRO under the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.). Look for settings related to signature management.
  
  
  Adjust Signature Number: If you have control over