Unable to delete license-based subscriptions resource in Microsoft Entra.

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2026-02-02T20:15:00.77+00:00

Unable to delete license-based subscriptions resource in Microsoft Entra.

I am attempting to delete a tenant and am stuck on deleting license-based subscriptions resource in Microsoft Entra. How can I solve this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID

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    2026-02-02T20:15:40.8266667+00:00

    To delete a tenant in Microsoft Entra, you must first ensure that all license-based subscriptions are in a Deprovisioned state. If you have activated license-based subscriptions like Microsoft Entra ID P2 or Microsoft 365, you cannot delete the organization until these subscriptions are fully deleted.

    Here are the steps to resolve the issue:

    1. Cancel the Subscription: Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center, sign in with a Global Administrator account, and navigate to Billing > Your products. Select the subscription you want to cancel and follow the prompts to cancel it.
    2. Wait for the Subscription to Enter Disabled State: After cancellation, the subscription will enter a Disabled state for 30 days.
    3. Deprovision the Subscription: After the 30 days, the subscription will enter the Deprovisioned state. Ensure that it has fully transitioned to this state before attempting to delete the tenant.
    4. Check for Other Subscriptions: Make sure there are no other active or canceled subscriptions that might be blocking the deletion of the tenant.
    5. Delete the Tenant: Once all subscriptions are in the Deprovisioned state, you can proceed to delete the tenant from the Azure portal.

    Following these steps should help you successfully delete the license-based subscriptions resource and allow you to delete the tenant.

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