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

TAX_EXEMPT039 - Overview

• 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.

TAX_EXEMPT039 - Details

• 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