How To Fix LCM_COMMON074 - Legal Transaction cannot be reopened as it has aged: &1

LCM_COMMON074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Legal Transaction cannot be reopened as it has aged: &1

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LCM_COMMON074 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_COMMON074 indicates that a legal transaction cannot be reopened because it has aged beyond a certain threshold. This typically occurs in the context of legal compliance and transaction management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to legal compliance management (LCM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to reopen a legal transaction that has surpassed the defined aging period. This aging period is usually set by the organization’s policies or system configuration and is intended to prevent changes to transactions that are considered finalized or too old to modify.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Aging Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to aging periods for legal transactions in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under the relevant module.
  
  
  Consult with Legal/Compliance Team: If the transaction needs to be reopened for legitimate reasons, consult with your legal or