How To Fix LCM_COMMON138 - Configuration for Transaction Manager with key 0001 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Configuration for Transaction Manager with key 0001 is missing

What causes this issue?

Configuration for Transaction Manager with key 0001 is missing

System Response

You will not be able to save your changes to this object.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the system administrator for configuring the Internal
Contact Type Transaction Manager with the key 0001

Procedure for System Administrators

Please maintain the configuration settings for Transaction Manager with
key 0001 under Internal Contact Type.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON138 - Configuration for Transaction Manager with key 0001 is missing ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON138 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the Transaction Manager with the specified key (in this case, "0001"). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Logistics Control Management (LCM) or related modules where transaction management is crucial for processing logistics transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the Transaction Manager has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key "0001" may not be correctly defined in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for Transaction Manager configuration.
  Verify if the configuration for the key "0001" exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing, create a new entry for the Transaction Manager with the key "0001".
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the Transaction Manager configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring the Transaction Manager, as the steps may vary based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LCM_COMMON138 error in your SAP system.