How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION200 - End Date cannot be in the past

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: End Date cannot be in the past

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION200 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION200 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a legal transaction being set in the past. This error typically arises in the context of legal compliance, where transactions must have valid date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the end date specified for a legal transaction is earlier than the current date. In many business processes, especially those related to legal compliance, it is essential that the end date of a transaction is not in the past to ensure that the transaction is valid and can be processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the End Date: Review the end date you have entered for the legal transaction. Ensure that it is set to a date that is either today or a future date.
  
  
  Update the Transaction: If the end date is indeed in the past, update