How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION230 - Cannot expire legal transaction(&1) as document(&2) is being edited

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Cannot expire legal transaction(&1) as document(&2) is being edited

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION230 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION230 indicates that a legal transaction cannot be expired because the associated document is currently being edited. This typically occurs in the context of legal compliance and document management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to legal compliance management (LCM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A legal transaction is attempted to be expired while the document linked to that transaction is still open or being modified by a user.
  The system has a lock on the document to prevent changes while it is being processed, which is a common practice to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document associated with the legal transaction is currently being edited. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or the document management system.
  
  
  Close the Document: If you find that the document is open in another session or by another user,