How To Fix S_ARC_LCM_MES001 - Table SLCM_OBJ_CAT not maintained; Legal Case Management not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_LCM_MES - Message Class for Legal Case Management (Subcomponent)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Table SLCM_OBJ_CAT not maintained; Legal Case Management not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_LCM_MES001 - Table SLCM_OBJ_CAT not maintained; Legal Case Management not possible ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_LCM_MES001 indicates that the system is unable to perform Legal Case Management (LCM) operations because the necessary configuration for the object category in the table SLCM_OBJ_CAT is not maintained. This typically means that the system lacks the required settings to handle legal cases, which can prevent users from creating or managing legal cases effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The table SLCM_OBJ_CAT is not populated with the necessary entries that define the object categories for Legal Case Management.
  Incorrect Authorization: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the configuration settings.
  System Setup Issues: The system may not have been set up correctly during the initial implementation or subsequent updates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table SLCM_OBJ_CAT:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table SLCM_OBJ_CAT.
  Check if the required entries for object categories are present. If not, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Maintain Object Categories:
  
  If the table is empty or missing entries, you can maintain the object categories by using transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Legal Case Management and ensure that the object categories are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring Legal Case Management and the required settings for the object categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring Legal Case Management.
  Legal Case Management Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Legal Case Management to understand the configuration requirements and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable Legal Case Management functionality in your SAP system.