How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION069 - Failed to start workflow; please contact administrator

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Failed to start workflow; please contact administrator

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION069 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION069 indicating "Failed to start workflow; please contact administrator" typically arises in the context of SAP's Legal Change Management (LCM) module. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Missing Workflow Definitions: The workflow definition required for the transaction may be missing or not correctly set up.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the workflow might be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify that the workflow is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the workflow template and ensuring it is active.
  Use transaction code SWDD to review and adjust the workflow definition