How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION181 - Start Date is required for Renewal clause &1

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Start Date is required for Renewal clause &1

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION181 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION181 indicates that a start date is required for a renewal clause in a legal transaction. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or legal transaction processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with lease contracts or similar agreements that have renewal options.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a legal transaction (such as a lease or contract) that includes a renewal clause, but the required start date for that renewal clause has not been provided. The system expects a valid date to determine when the renewal period begins.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Renewal Clause: Navigate to the legal transaction or contract in question and locate the renewal clause section.
  
  
  Enter the Start Date: Ensure that you provide a valid start date for the renewal clause. This date should reflect when the renewal period is intended to commence.
  
  
  Validate Other Fields: