How To Fix 61562 - Please select a phantom assembly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Please select a phantom assembly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61562 - Please select a phantom assembly ?

  The SAP error message "61562 - Please select a phantom assembly" typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when dealing with phantom assemblies in the Bill of Materials (BOM). A phantom assembly is a type of assembly that is not physically stocked but is used in the production process to simplify the BOM structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create a production order or perform a related operation involving a phantom assembly, but the system requires a selection of a specific phantom assembly that has not been specified.
  The system is unable to determine which phantom assembly to use based on the current configuration or input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BOM for the product includes the phantom assembly correctly. You can do this by navigating to the BOM in the SAP system and