Error events in Adobe Acrobat Sign

Last updated on Oct 27, 2023

This page lists error events linked to various Adobe Acrobat Sign application messages. Events are grouped by the actions or interface that usually traps the error event.

Uploading documents

Upload failed due to document encryption.

To resolve:

  1. Remove the encryption.
  2. Upload your unencrypted version of the document.

Error uploading a document due to a digital certificate.

This error triggers when a transaction that requires a written (or “wet”) signature is uploaded with a digital certificate, such as a digital signature, is attached.

The document must be printed and physically signed with a pen. No form of signature other than a manually applied signature will be accepted.

After the document is signed, it must be scanned into a PDF file and uploaded to the Acrobat Sign system using the emailed link.