How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY087 - Phantom material &1 is not unitized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Phantom material &1 is not unitized

What causes this issue?

Phantom material &V1& is not unitized

System Response

Non-unitized phantom material cannot be added as a component of
unitized BOM.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY087 - Phantom material &1 is not unitized ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY087 indicates that there is an issue with a phantom material in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or production planning. Specifically, the error states that the phantom material is not unitized, which means that the system is unable to determine the appropriate unit of measure for the phantom material in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Phantom Material Definition: Phantom materials are typically used in production processes to represent a group of components that are consumed together. If the phantom material is not properly defined in the system, it may lack the necessary unit of measure settings.
  Missing Unit of Measure: The phantom material may not have a defined base unit of measure or the unit of measure may not be compatible with the materials it is associated with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the production planning settings that prevent the phantom material