How To Fix SIG163 - The digital signature was executed successfully by user &1

SIG163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 163

• Message text: The digital signature was executed successfully by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG163 - The digital signature was executed successfully by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIG163 indicates that a digital signature was executed successfully by a specific user, but it often arises in the context of issues related to the digital signature process, such as document approval workflows or electronic signatures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Signature Validation: The message typically means that the digital signature process has been completed successfully, but it may not be the expected outcome in the context of the user's actions. This could happen if the user is trying to perform an action that requires a different status or if there are issues with the document being signed.
  Workflow Issues: The error may arise in workflows where the digital signature is part of the approval process, and the expected next steps are not being triggered.
  Authorization Problems: The user may have the necessary permissions to sign but may not have the correct authorizations to proceed with the next steps in the workflow.
  
  
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