How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION198 - Cannot modify link to &1 as it's in status &2

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Cannot modify link to &1 as it's in status &2

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION198 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION198 indicates that there is an attempt to modify a link to a legal transaction that is currently in a specific status, which prevents any modifications. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message represent the specific link and its current status, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of legal transaction management within SAP, particularly when dealing with legal documents or transactions that have been linked to other objects. The status of the transaction may be set to a state that does not allow modifications, such as "Completed," "Closed," or "Finalized." 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the transaction linked to the object. If it is in a status that does not allow modifications, you will need to change the status to one that does allow modifications, if applicable.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that the business process