How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION235 - You cannot modify this Governing Law

LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: You cannot modify this Governing Law

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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION235 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION235 indicates that you are attempting to modify a governing law in a legal transaction that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of legal contract management or compliance within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Legal Contract Management (LCM).
  
  Cause:
  
  System Restrictions: The governing law for a legal transaction may be locked or restricted due to the status of the transaction. For example, if the transaction is already in a finalized state or has been approved, modifications may not be permitted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the governing law of the transaction.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent changes to the governing law once certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Status: Verify the status of the legal transaction. If it is in a finalized or approved state, you may need