How To Fix SIG632 - External signature: Header data is not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 632

• Message text: External signature: Header data is not updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG632 - External signature: Header data is not updated ?

  The SAP error message SIG632, which states "External signature: Header data is not updated," typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures or document management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the header data associated with a document or transaction that requires an external signature has not been properly updated or synchronized.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Header Data: The header information required for the document or transaction may not have been filled out completely or correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the electronic signature settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to sign the document may not have the necessary authorizations to update the header data.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the data that prevent the header from being updated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Header Data: Review the header data of the document or transaction to ensure that all required