How To Fix LD038 - Line segment selected has already been defined as a feeder line

LD038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Line segment selected has already been defined as a feeder line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD038 - Line segment selected has already been defined as a feeder line ?

  The SAP error message LD038, which states "Line segment selected has already been defined as a feeder line," typically occurs in the context of the Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with line items in delivery documents or shipment processing. This error indicates that the system has detected that the line segment you are trying to define or modify has already been marked as a feeder line, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The line segment you are trying to define is already marked as a feeder line in the system. In SAP, feeder lines are used to indicate that a particular line item is a source for other line items or processes.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with how the data is being entered or processed, leading to the system recognizing the line segment as already defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that