How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT039 - Deletion not allowed for certificate &1 with status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Deletion not allowed for certificate &1 with status &2

What causes this issue?

Only certificates with status 'In Creation' or space can be deleted.
Certificate with status 'Released', 'In-Use' and 'Completed' could not
be deleted. However they can be set as 'Completed' if required.

System Response

An error message will be displayed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT039 - Deletion not allowed for certificate &1 with status &2 ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT039 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a tax exemption certificate. Specifically, the message states that deletion is not allowed for a certificate identified by &1 (the certificate number) that has a status of &2 (the current status of the certificate).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Status Restrictions: The certificate you are trying to delete is in a status that does not permit deletion. For example, if the certificate is marked as "active," "in use," or "approved," the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the certificate in other documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the certificate, depending on the configuration of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Certificate Status: Review the status of the certificate. If it is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status to one that does (if applicable) or follow the appropriate process to handle the certificate.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Investigate if there are any transactions, documents, or processes that are currently using the certificate. If so, you may need to remove those dependencies before attempting to delete the certificate.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the certificate. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing tax exemption certificates and their statuses.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing tax exemption certificates, such as OBD2 (for tax exemption certificate management).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to tax exemption certificates in your SAP system, as these may affect how certificates are managed and their statuses.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to allow for the necessary actions on tax exemption certificates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the TAX_EXEMPT039 error and manage tax exemption certificates effectively in your SAP environment.