How To Fix PPEBAL138 - Line balance &1 will be copied to line balance &2 when you save

PPEBAL138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAL - Line Balance Message

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Line balance &1 will be copied to line balance &2 when you save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEBAL138 - Line balance &1 will be copied to line balance &2 when you save ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAL138 indicates that there is an issue with the line balancing in a production environment, specifically when trying to save a line balance configuration. This message typically arises in the context of Production Planning (PP) and can occur during the creation or modification of line balance data in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPEBAL138 occurs when there is an attempt to copy a line balance from one configuration to another, but the system detects that the source and target line balances are not compatible or there is a conflict in the data. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The source line balance may have data that is not compatible with the target line balance.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings or parameters for the line balances may not match, leading to conflicts.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain required fields may not be filled in the target line balance,