How To Fix SIG514 - No individual signatures assigned to signature strategy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 514

• Message text: No individual signatures assigned to signature strategy &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG514 - No individual signatures assigned to signature strategy & ?

  The SAP error message SIG514 indicates that there are no individual signatures assigned to the specified signature strategy. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures in SAP, particularly when dealing with workflows or document approvals that require signature verification.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A signature strategy is defined in the system, but no individual signatures (which are the actual signatures that need to be assigned to the strategy) have been linked to it.
  The signature strategy is being invoked in a process that requires at least one individual signature to be present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG514 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Signature Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for electronic signatures (this may vary based on your SAP version).
  Look for the configuration of signature strategies and ensure that the strategy in question is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Individual Signatures:
  
  Within the signature strategy configuration, check if there are any individual signatures assigned.
  If none are assigned, you will need to create or assign individual signatures to the strategy.
  Ensure that the signatures meet the necessary criteria for the strategy (e.g., roles, authorizations).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and User Training:
  
  Document the changes made and ensure that relevant users are trained on how to properly configure and use signature strategies in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SICF: Check if the necessary services for electronic signatures are activated.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to electronic signatures and signature strategies.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that users who are responsible for managing signature strategies have the appropriate authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on electronic signatures and signature strategies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIG514 error and ensure that your signature strategy is properly configured.