How To Fix SIG516 - Select an individual signature

SIG516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Select an individual signature

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG516 - Select an individual signature ?

  The SAP error message SIG516, which states "Select an individual signature," typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures within SAP systems. This error is often encountered when a user attempts to sign a document or transaction that requires a specific signature but has not selected one.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the SIG516 error is that the system expects the user to select a specific signature from a list of available signatures, but the user has either not made a selection or has selected an invalid option. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to approve or sign a document without selecting a valid signature.
  The user may have multiple signatures available but has not specified which one to use.
  The system may not have the necessary configuration to handle the signature selection properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG516 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Signature: When prompted, ensure that you select an individual signature