How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS023 - Certificate is assigned. Remove assignment to delete certificate.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Certificate is assigned. Remove assignment to delete certificate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS023 - Certificate is assigned. Remove assignment to delete certificate. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS023 indicates that a certificate is currently assigned to a particular entity (such as a vendor, customer, or equipment) in the system, and in order to delete that certificate, you must first remove the assignment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a certificate that is still linked to an object in the SAP system. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental deletion of certificates that are still in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Assignment:
  
  Determine which object the certificate is assigned to. This could be a vendor, customer, or any other entity that uses the certificate.
  
  
  
  Remove the Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where the certificate is assigned. This could be in the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for vendors) or customer master data (transaction code XD02 for customers).
  Locate the section where the certificate is assigned and remove the assignment.
  
  
  
  Delete the Certificate:
  
  Once the assignment has been removed, you can proceed to delete the certificate using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MPE_CER or similar, depending on your SAP version).
  
  
  
  Verify:
  
  After deletion, verify that the certificate is no longer listed in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing certificates and their assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete certificates and their assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing certificates in your specific SAP environment.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the certificate.