How To Fix MMRP01541 - Higher-level phantom assembly of comp. variant &1 not in matrix

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Higher-level phantom assembly of comp. variant &1 not in matrix

What causes this issue?

As a result of an error the phantom assembly, whose component is the
component variant or assembly item &V1&, was not included in the
component variant matrix. Therefore, &V1& itself cannot be included in
the component variant matrix either.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMRP01541 - Higher-level phantom assembly of comp. variant &1 not in matrix ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01541 indicates that there is an issue with a higher-level phantom assembly in the context of a configurable material (variant) not being found in the matrix. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP, where a phantom assembly is a type of assembly that is not physically produced but is used in the configuration of other products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The higher-level phantom assembly is not defined in the configuration matrix for the variant. This can happen if the assembly was not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials): The BOM for the configurable material may not include the phantom assembly, or it may be incorrectly structured.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or BOM.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy of the materials may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to locate the phantom assembly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Matrix: Verify that the higher-level phantom assembly is correctly defined in the configuration matrix. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are included.
  Review BOM: Check the BOM for the configurable material to ensure that the phantom assembly is included and correctly structured.
  Master Data Verification: Ensure that the master data for the materials involved is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master records and ensuring that all relevant data is maintained.
  Hierarchy Validation: Review the hierarchy of the materials to ensure that they are correctly linked and that the system can navigate through the hierarchy to find the phantom assembly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring phantom assemblies and variant configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CU50 (Configure Material) to manage BOMs and configurations.
  Variant Configuration: Understanding the principles of variant configuration in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to configurable materials and phantom assemblies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MMRP01541 error in your SAP system.