How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION153 - Supplier &1: Certificate &2 could not be deleted. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Supplier &1: Certificate &2 could not be deleted. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION153 - Supplier &1: Certificate &2 could not be deleted. &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION153 indicates that there was an issue with deleting a certificate for a supplier in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. The message typically includes placeholders for the supplier ID (&1), the certificate ID (&2), and additional information (&3) that can provide more context about the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Certificate Not Found: The specified certificate may not exist in the system, leading to a failure when attempting to delete it.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the certificate may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Database Constraints: There may be database constraints or dependencies that prevent the deletion of the certificate.
  System Locking: The certificate might be locked by another process or transaction, preventing its deletion.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Certificate Existence: Check if the certificate with the specified ID exists in the system. If it does not, ensure that you are using the correct ID.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete certificates. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or constraints related to the certificate that might prevent its deletion. This could involve checking related records or configurations.
  Unlock the Certificate: If the certificate is locked, identify the process that is holding the lock and resolve it. This may involve waiting for the process to complete or terminating it if appropriate.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or SRM related transactions to manage suppliers and certificates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for SRM and certificate management for more detailed information on managing certificates and troubleshooting related issues.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is properly configured for certificate management, including any necessary settings in the SRM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION153.