How To Fix CRM_DAM_LI_MSG013 - You cannot delete inherited legal information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_LI_MSG - Legal Information Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You cannot delete inherited legal information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_LI_MSG013 - You cannot delete inherited legal information ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_LI_MSG013 indicates that you are trying to delete inherited legal information from a document or object in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically occurs when the legal information you are attempting to delete is inherited from a higher-level object or is part of a hierarchy that does not allow for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Inheritance: The legal information is inherited from a parent object (e.g., a contract, account, or another document) and cannot be deleted directly from the child object.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that important legal information is not inadvertently removed, which could lead to compliance issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inheritance: Identify the parent object from which the legal information is inherited. You may need to navigate to the parent object to make changes.
  
  
  Modify Parent Object: If you need to delete or modify the legal information, do so at the parent level. Once the legal information is removed or modified at the parent level, the changes will reflect in the child object.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to legal information management in CRM to understand the implications of modifying or deleting legal information.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the legal information. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the legal information or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Information Management: Understand how legal information is structured and managed within SAP CRM. This includes knowing the relationships between different objects and how legal information is inherited.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing legal information.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation that cover legal information management in SAP CRM to better understand the system's behavior and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage legal information effectively within your SAP CRM system.