How To Fix SIG710 - You are not authorized to delete archived digital signatures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 710

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG710 - You are not authorized to delete archived digital signatures ?

  The SAP error message SIG710, which states "You are not authorized to delete archived digital signatures," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete digital signatures that have been archived but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, actions such as deleting archived digital signatures are controlled by authorization objects, and if the user does not have the required permissions, the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIG710 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for digital signatures may include S_Signature