Server Failing to start after following instructions

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I have my own LiF server. I created, downloaded and followed the custom map installation process exactly and without error. When I start the server for the final time, the server gets stuck in an endless loop without starting. The error is:

ERRR time <createWorld> [0] [line #388] Animals : : SpawnControl : :_selectRandomCluster() - Terrain couldn't be selected, but nothing prevented it

and it endlessly repeats this line until I shut the server off. Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated!