How To Fix SIG254 - You are not authorized to execute a digital signature

SIG254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 254

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute a digital signature

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute a digital signature.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG254 - You are not authorized to execute a digital signature ?

  The SAP error message SIG254, which states "You are not authorized to execute a digital signature," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a digital signature but does not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to execute digital signatures. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be properly configured to allow the user to perform digital signatures.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary permissions for digital signature execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for digital signatures are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the