How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS016 - Unable to delete category, as it contains certifications.

MPE_CER_MSGS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unable to delete category, as it contains certifications.

What causes this issue?

Category contains certificates

System Response

Unable to delete category

How to fix this error?

Remove or change category assignment

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

MPE_CER_MSGS016 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS016 indicates that you are trying to delete a category that cannot be removed because it contains certifications. This is a common issue when managing categories in SAP, particularly in the context of managing certifications or qualifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the category you are attempting to delete is still associated with one or more certifications. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity, ensuring that no orphaned records or references are left behind when a category is deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Certifications:
  
  Check which certifications are linked to the category you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant module in SAP where certifications are managed (e.g., SAP Learning Solution or SAP SuccessFactors).
  
  
  
  Remove Certifications:
  
  Once you have identified the certifications associated with the category, you will need to either delete these certifications or reassign them to