How To Fix SIG259 - User & does not exist or no address data exist for the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 259

• Message text: User & does not exist or no address data exist for the user

What causes this issue?

You cannot execute a signature for one of the following reasons:
User ID &V1& that you have entered has not been created in the system.
The user name has not been maintained completely in user master record
&V1&. This name is copied to the signed document when you execute a
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?

Check whether you have entered the correct user ID. If it is correct,
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

RESET N1
Call up user master record &V1& and check whether the data for user is
correct.
<DS:TRAN.SU01>Edit User Master Record</>
Add the user's complete name on the <LS>Address</> tab page.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG259 - User & does not exist or no address data exist for the user ?

  The SAP error message SIG259 indicates that the user specified does not exist in the system or that there is no address data associated with that user. This error typically arises in scenarios where user information is required, such as when trying to send emails, notifications, or when performing user-specific actions.
  Causes:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID entered may not be valid or may not have been created in the SAP system.
  Inactive User: The user may exist but is inactive or locked in the system.
  Missing Address Data: The user exists, but the address data (like email address) is not maintained in the user profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the SAP system is integrated with other systems (like an LDAP directory), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing user data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code