How To Fix VL400 - Item & cannot be copied due to legal control

VL400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Item & cannot be copied due to legal control

What causes this issue?

The system carried out the legal control for item &V1&. The result was
negative.

System Response

The system prevents further processing of item &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the error log in legal control to find out the reasons for this
result.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL400 - Item & cannot be copied due to legal control ?

  The SAP error message VL400 ("Item & cannot be copied due to legal control") typically occurs during the processing of sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions. This error indicates that the item in question is subject to legal control restrictions, which may prevent it from being processed in certain ways.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Legal Control Settings: The item may be subject to legal control regulations, such as export controls, import restrictions, or other compliance requirements. This can be due to the material master settings or specific legal regulations applicable to the item.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master record for the item may have legal control settings that restrict its movement or sale. This could include settings related to export licenses, restricted countries, or other compliance-related fields.
  
  
  Sales Document Settings: The sales document type or delivery type may have specific settings that enforce legal controls