How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION231 - Cannot complete action; document assembly is in progress

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Cannot complete action; document assembly is in progress

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION231 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION231 indicates that a document assembly process is currently in progress, which prevents the completion of the action you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of legal transactions or document management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with legal documents or contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: The error usually arises when there is an ongoing document assembly process that has not yet completed. This could be due to another user or process that is currently working on the same document.
  System Locking: SAP may lock certain documents or transactions while they are being processed to ensure data integrity, which can lead to this error if you attempt to access or modify the document during this time.
  Workflow Issues: If the document assembly is part of a workflow, it may be stuck or delayed due to issues in the workflow process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If you suspect that