How To Fix SIPT221 - Document &1 not digitally signed yet; subsequent doc. cannot be signed

SIPT221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Document &1 not digitally signed yet; subsequent doc. cannot be signed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT221 - Document &1 not digitally signed yet; subsequent doc. cannot be signed ?

  The SAP error message SIPT221 indicates that a document (identified by &1) has not been digitally signed yet, which prevents any subsequent documents from being signed. This error typically arises in scenarios involving electronic signatures or digital document processing within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Digital Signature: The primary cause of this error is that the document in question has not been digitally signed. In many workflows, a document must be signed before any related or subsequent documents can be processed or signed.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow that handles the signing process, leading to the document not being signed as expected.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to sign the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the signing action.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the signing process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Sign the Document: Ensure that the document