How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION221 - You are not authorized to set legal transactions to expired

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: You are not authorized to set legal transactions to expired

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION221 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION221 indicates that a user is attempting to set legal transactions to expired status but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of legal compliance and transaction management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to legal compliance management (LCM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that permits them to change the status of legal transactions to expired.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from performing this action.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for managing legal transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to legal transaction management. This may include objects like S_LCM_LTR or similar, depending on your system