How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT037 - Certificate &4. Can not change field &1 from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAX_EXEMPT - Message class for tax exempt certificate

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Certificate &4. Can not change field &1 from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

If a tax exemption certificate status is set to <LS>released </>or<LS>
in use</>, the following changes are restricted:
You cannot make changes to the tax exemption certificate.
The <LS>valid to date </>can only be changed to a date, which is greater
than the current date (system date).
The <LS>maximum amount</> can be increased.

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

System Response

The system does not support the requested change.

How to fix this error?

If the requested change is required from a business point of view, you
should set the tax exemption certificate status to <LS>completed</> and
create a new tax exemption certificate with the appropriate data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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