How To Fix COCM099 - Insertion of phantom item is not possible

COCM099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Insertion of phantom item is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want phantom item &V3& &V2& to be inserted into order &V1& when you
release or directly assign a change number, or shift dates. However,
this is not possible when you trigger the change process using a change
number, because doing this does not cause lower BOM levels to be
exploded.

System Response

The system cannot execute the change automatically.

How to fix this error?

Set the status of the current change to "Do not execute" on the
overview of changes. Allow the other changes to be executed
automatically and then insert the phantom item into the order manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM099 - Insertion of phantom item is not possible ?

  The SAP error message COCM099, which states "Insertion of phantom item is not possible," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with phantom items in a bill of materials (BOM). Phantom items are used in manufacturing to simplify the BOM by grouping components that are used together but do not require separate inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Phantom Item Configuration: The item you are trying to insert is configured as a phantom item in the system, but the system does not allow the insertion of phantom items in the current context (e.g., in a specific BOM or routing).
  BOM Structure: The structure of the BOM may not support the inclusion of phantom items, or the item may not be defined correctly in the BOM.
  Item Type Restrictions: The item type or category may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to