How To Fix SIPT331 - Document cannot be signed; either local or document currency must be EUR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Document cannot be signed; either local or document currency must be EUR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT331 - Document cannot be signed; either local or document currency must be EUR ?

  The SAP error message SIPT331 indicates that a document cannot be signed because it does not meet the currency requirements. Specifically, the error states that either the local currency or the document currency must be in Euros (EUR) for the signing process to proceed.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  The document being processed is in a currency other than EUR, and the system is configured to require EUR for signing.
  The local currency of the company code or the document currency does not match the required currency settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT331 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Currency:
  
  Verify the currency of the document that you are trying to sign. If it is not in EUR, you may need to convert it to EUR if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Check Local Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the local currency of the company code is set to EUR. You can check this in the company code settings in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Currency Conversion:
  
  If the document is in a different currency, consider using the currency conversion functionality in SAP to convert the document to EUR before attempting to sign it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to document signing and currency requirements. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in document signing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  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 document processing and currency settings, such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and FB03 (to display documents).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to sign the document has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SIPT331 error and implement a solution to resolve it.