How To Fix LD406 - Please position the new line segment on another line segment

LD406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Please position the new line segment on another line segment

What causes this issue?

You have inserted a new line segment and have not placed it on a line
segment which is already available.

System Response

The system then inserts the line segment into the line hierarchy,
dependent of the settings.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD406 - Please position the new line segment on another line segment ?

  The SAP error message LD406, which states "Please position the new line segment on another line segment," typically occurs in the context of Logistics Execution (LE) when working with delivery documents, particularly during the creation or modification of delivery items in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to add a new line item or segment to a delivery document, but the system detects that the new line segment is being positioned incorrectly. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Line Positioning: The new line item is being added in a way that conflicts with existing line items, such as trying to place it in a position that is not allowed by the system's logic.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the delivery document, such as missing or incorrect references to existing line items.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP for the delivery document may