How To Fix SIPT116 - Certification ID &1 differs from &2 used in previous document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Certification ID &1 differs from &2 used in previous document

What causes this issue?

The certificate for digital signatures used in this production system is
not the same type as the one used to digitally sign the previous
document.
One of the following applies:
The certificate currently in use is the official SAP certificate, but
the previous document was signed using the test certificate.
The certificate currently in use is the test certificate, but the
previous document was signed using the official SAP certificate.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not create the digital signature and cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Upload the PSE file that contains the type of certificate already used
for digitally signing documents in this production system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT116 - Certification ID &1 differs from &2 used in previous document ?

  The SAP error message SIPT116 indicates a discrepancy between the Certification ID used in the current document and the one used in a previous document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's compliance and certification processes, particularly in industries where product certifications are critical, such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and manufacturing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A Certification ID that is being used in the current document does not match the Certification ID that was previously used in related documents.
  There may have been changes in the certification status or updates to the certification that have not been reflected in the current document.
  The system is enforcing consistency in certification IDs across related documents to ensure compliance and traceability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Certification IDs: Check the Certification ID in the current document and compare it with the Certification ID in the previous document. Ensure that they are supposed to match based on your business process.
  
  
  Update the Document: If the current document should indeed use the Certification ID from the previous document, update the current document to reflect the correct Certification ID.
  
  
  Check for Changes: If there have been changes to the certification (e.g., a new certification was issued), ensure that all relevant documents are updated accordingly to reflect the new Certification ID.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding certification processes to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to certification management in SAP, such as S_P00_07000139 for certification reports.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP certification management to better understand how to handle such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT116 error and ensure that your documents are compliant with the necessary certification requirements.