How To Fix SIG518 - No release state defined for signature strategy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No release state defined for signature strategy &

What causes this issue?

Only one individual signature has been allocated to signature strategy
&V1& you have selected. For this reason, no release status has been
defined for it.

System Response

When the signature strategy is carried out, the system regards the
signature process as completed once the allocated individual signature
has been executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG518 - No release state defined for signature strategy & ?

  The SAP error message SIG518 "No release state defined for signature strategy &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's signature management, particularly when dealing with electronic signatures in workflows or document approvals. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined release state for the specified signature strategy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The signature strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the release states associated with the signature strategy have not been defined.
  Incorrect Signature Strategy: The signature strategy being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up in the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Signature Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for electronic signatures in SAP (usually found in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining signature strategies and ensure that the release states are properly defined for the strategy in question.
  
  
  
  Define Release States:
  
  If the release states are missing, you will need to create them. This typically involves specifying the conditions under which a signature is required and the corresponding release states.
  
  
  
  Verify Signature Strategy:
  
  Ensure that the signature strategy you are using is correctly defined and active. Check for any typos or incorrect references in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring signature strategies and release states.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow or process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIG518 error and ensure that your signature strategy is correctly configured in SAP.