How To Fix WB2B477 - Legal control check fails for document &1, check the protocol

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Legal control check fails for document &1, check the protocol

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B477 - Legal control check fails for document &1, check the protocol ?

  The SAP error message WB2B477 indicates that a legal control check has failed for a specific document (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of compliance with legal regulations, such as those related to export controls, trade compliance, or other legal requirements that must be adhered to when processing certain documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Legal Control Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle legal controls for the specific document type or transaction.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The document may be missing required information or may contain incorrect data that triggers the legal control check.
  Compliance Rules: The document may violate specific compliance rules set up in the system, such as restrictions on certain countries, products, or customers.
  Protocol Issues: The error message suggests checking the protocol, which may indicate that there is an issue with the communication or data exchange process related to legal control checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Data: Review