How To Fix SIG258 - System error while processing (contact your system administrator)

SIG258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 258

• Message text: System error while processing (contact your system administrator)

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred while processing.The reason for signature
for the signature object you have called has not been maintained
completely and you cannot execute the 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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

RESET N1
Call up domain SIG_OBJ and go to the <LS>Value range</> tab page.
A fixed value has been maintained for each signature object type on
this tab page. The system copies the short text for the fixed value to
the dialog box for executing digital signatures and to the signed
document as the reason for signature.
Enter the missing short text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG258 - System error while processing (contact your system administrator) ?

  The SAP error message SIG258, which states "System error while processing (contact your system administrator)," is a generic error message that indicates an issue occurred during the processing of a request in the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and troubleshooting it typically requires a systematic approach.
  Possible Causes:
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to processing errors.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues, corruption, or performance bottlenecks, can trigger this error.
  Authorization Problems: Insufficient user authorizations may prevent the system from processing certain requests.
  Program Errors: Bugs or issues in custom ABAP programs or standard SAP programs can lead to runtime errors.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation or resource constraints on the application server can cause processing failures.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests or inconsistencies in the system landscape can lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction codes