How To Fix SIG809 - No. of deletable signatures (&2) greater than default for deletion (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 809

• Message text: No. of deletable signatures (&2) greater than default for deletion (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG809 - No. of deletable signatures (&2) greater than default for deletion (&1) ?

  The SAP error message SIG809 indicates that the number of deletable signatures exceeds the default limit set for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of electronic signatures in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with documents that require approval or validation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to delete a certain number of signatures, but the number of signatures that can be deleted at once exceeds the predefined limit. This limit is set in the system configuration and is meant to prevent accidental mass deletions of signatures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the limits for deletable signatures are defined. This is usually found in the transaction code related to electronic signatures or document management.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Deletion Limit:
  
  If appropriate, increase the limit for deletable signatures to accommodate the number of signatures you are trying to