How To Fix LD108 - Units could not be changed because line balances exist.

LD108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Units could not be changed because line balances exist.

What causes this issue?

The quantity and time units of a line hierarchy cannot be changed if
line balances exist for the line hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

Delete the line balances, using the transaction "Change line alances".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD108 - Units could not be changed because line balances exist. ?

  The SAP error message LD108 indicates that you are trying to change the units of measure for a line item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or delivery) where line balances exist. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, where the system prevents changes that could lead to inconsistencies in inventory or financial records.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Line Balances Exist: There are already quantities or balances recorded for the item in the specified unit of measure. This could be due to goods receipts, goods issues, or other transactions that have already been processed.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to the unit of measure.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may restrict changes to units of measure when there are existing balances.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LD108 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Balances: Review the