How To Fix SIG260 - Maintain system time zone in Customizing first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Maintain system time zone in Customizing first

What causes this issue?

For the system to be able to determine the correct signature time and
copy it to the signed document, the system time zone must have been set
up in Customizing of your SAP System. This setting is missing in your
system 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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Go to Customizing and make the corresponding time zone settings in
<LS>General Settings</> -> <LS>Time Zones</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG260 - Maintain system time zone in Customizing first ?

  The SAP error message SIG260, which states "Maintain system time zone in Customizing first," typically occurs when the system's time zone settings are not properly configured. This can lead to issues with date and time-related functionalities in SAP, such as scheduling jobs, time tracking, and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Time Zone Configuration: The system time zone has not been set in the SAP Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Time Zone: The configured time zone may not be appropriate for the system's location or the business requirements.
  System Settings: The underlying operating system may have incorrect time zone settings that do not match the SAP configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG260 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Zone:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> General Settings -> Set Time Zone.
  Here, you can define the time zone for your system. Make sure to select the correct time zone that corresponds to your business location.
  
  
  
  Check System Time:
  
  Ensure that the system time on the server where SAP is hosted is correctly set and matches the configured time zone in SAP.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP application server or relevant services to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to SIG260 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed instructions on configuring time zones.
  System Administration: If you are not an administrator, you may need to contact your SAP Basis team to assist with these changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIG260 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for time zone settings.