How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION091 - Legal Transaction Source cannot be changed

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Legal Transaction Source cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION091 - Legal Transaction Source cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION091 indicates that there is an attempt to change the source of a legal transaction, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of legal compliance and transaction management within SAP, particularly in modules related to legal compliance management (LCM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to modify the source of a legal transaction that has already been processed or finalized.
  The system has restrictions in place to prevent changes to certain fields after a transaction has been completed to maintain data integrity and compliance.
  The transaction may be linked to other processes or documents that prevent changes to its source.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Transaction Status: Check the status of the legal transaction. If it has already been processed or finalized, you may not be able to change the source. You may need to create a new transaction instead.
  
  
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