How To Fix SIG708 - You are not authorized to read archived digital signatures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 708

• Message text: You are not authorized to read archived digital signatures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG708 - You are not authorized to read archived digital signatures ?

  The SAP error message SIG708, which states "You are not authorized to read archived digital signatures," typically occurs when a user attempts to access archived digital signatures but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules that deal with digital signatures, such as SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP ArchiveLink.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. In SAP, access to certain functionalities and data is controlled through authorization objects. If a user does not have the appropriate authorization to read archived digital signatures, they will encounter this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG708 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing. This transaction will show you the last authorization check that failed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles