How To Fix SIG617 - The document to be signed is not available

SIG617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 617

• Message text: The document to be signed is not available

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG617 - The document to be signed is not available ?

  The SAP error message SIG617, which states "The document to be signed is not available," typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures or document management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system cannot find the document that is supposed to be signed, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Created: The document that needs to be signed may not have been created or saved properly in the system.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for signing.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The reference to the document in the signing process may be incorrect or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the electronic signature functionality in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant