How To Fix SIPT702 - Posting will be prevented in &2 days for number range number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Posting will be prevented in &2 days for number range number &1

What causes this issue?

You have posted a document that requires a digital signature, but
digital signature generation is not activated in Customizing for the
corresponding number range interval.
Digital signature generation must be activated for billing documents
that are posted in a Portuguese company code or in a Portuguese
organizational unit of a foreign company code. This requirement has been
implemented in your system and takes effect 30 days after a document
with a Portuguese digital signature has been posted.

System Response

Since the 30 days have not expired yet, the system allows you to post
the invoice.
After the 30 days have expired, the system will prevent the posting of
any invoices that are created with numbers derived from the
corresponding number range interval.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

You must activate digital signature generation for this number range
number if one of the following applies:
No digital signatures have been generated for this number range number
yet.
Digital signature generation has been activated for this number range
number and then deactivated, but no documents have been posted for this
number range interval while digital signature generation was
deactivated.
<ZH>In all other cases</>, you must create a new number range number
with digital signature generation switched on. To avoid inconsistencies
in the database, you must use a different combination of leading
document type and series.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT702 - Posting will be prevented in &2 days for number range number &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT702 indicates that posting will be prevented in a specified number of days for a particular number range. This typically occurs when the number range is set to expire or is nearing its expiration date, which can prevent further postings from being made using that number range.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Expiration: The number range defined for a particular document type or transaction is set to expire after a certain date. This is often configured in the number range settings in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The number range may have been configured with a specific validity period, and the current date is approaching or has surpassed that period.
  System Settings: The system may have been set up to prevent postings after a certain date to ensure data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Check the validity period and extend it if necessary.
  Ensure that the new validity period covers the required posting dates.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If extending the existing number range is not feasible, consider creating a new number range.
  Assign the new number range to the relevant document type or transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the number range in the relevant application area (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and that the number range is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance on managing number ranges.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number ranges and postings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the SIPT702 error, you can ensure that postings can continue without interruption.