How To Fix MEOUT224 - Material &1 with phantom assembly is not supported for subcontracting.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Material &1 with phantom assembly is not supported for subcontracting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT224 - Material &1 with phantom assembly is not supported for subcontracting. ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT224 indicates that a material with a phantom assembly is not supported for subcontracting. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or a subcontracting order for a material that is defined as a phantom assembly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Phantom Assembly Definition: A phantom assembly is a special type of material that is used in production planning. It is not a physical item but rather a grouping of components that are used together in the production process. Phantom assemblies are typically used to simplify the bill of materials (BOM) and are not intended to be procured or subcontracted directly.
  
  
  Subcontracting Process: The subcontracting process in SAP involves sending components to a vendor who then produces a finished product. Since phantom assemblies are not physical items, they cannot be sent to a vendor for subcontracting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEOUT224 error, consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Change Material Type: If the material should not be a phantom assembly, you may need to change its material type to a standard material that can be used for subcontracting. This may involve creating a new material master record.
  
  
  Use Components Instead: Instead of trying to subcontract the phantom assembly, you can subcontract the individual components that make up the phantom assembly. This means creating a subcontracting order for the components rather than the phantom assembly itself.
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Check the bill of materials (BOM) for the phantom assembly. Ensure that the components are correctly defined and that the phantom assembly is not being used in a way that conflicts with the subcontracting process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of using phantom assemblies in your specific business processes.
  
  
  Custom Development: If your business process requires subcontracting of phantom assemblies, you may need to consider custom development or enhancements to the standard SAP functionality.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the phantom assembly to understand its configuration and settings.
  BOM: Check the BOM associated with the phantom assembly to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Subcontracting Process: Familiarize yourself with the subcontracting process in SAP, including how to create subcontracting purchase orders and manage components.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT224 error and proceed with your procurement or subcontracting activities in SAP.