How To Fix M9040 - Line deleted or not copied (it exists already)

M9040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Line deleted or not copied (it exists already)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9040 - Line deleted or not copied (it exists already) ?

  The SAP error message M9040 "Line deleted or not copied (it exists already)" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with documents such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory documents. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a line item that has either been deleted or is already present in the document.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The line item you are trying to add already exists in the document. This can happen if the same item is being added multiple times inadvertently.
  Deleted Line Item: The line item may have been deleted in a previous step, but the system is still trying to process it.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as issues with the document status or the way the data is being handled in the background.
  User Error: The user may have attempted to copy a line