How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB005 - Phantom material &1 cannot be assigned as a mfg. substitute for usage &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB - Manufacturing Substitute

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Phantom material &1 cannot be assigned as a mfg. substitute for usage &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB005 - Phantom material &1 cannot be assigned as a mfg. substitute for usage &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB005 indicates that a phantom material (denoted by &1) cannot be assigned as a manufacturing substitute for a specific usage (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of production planning and material management when trying to set up or use a substitute material in a manufacturing process.
  Cause:
  
  Phantom Material Definition: Phantom materials are typically used in production planning to represent a group of components that are consumed together. They are not actual stock items and are not intended to be used as substitutes in manufacturing processes.
  Substitution Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the use of phantom materials as substitutes for certain usages, which could be due to business rules or system settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the phantom material may not be set up correctly to allow it to be used as a substitute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Type: Check the material type of the phantom material. If it is set as a phantom material, consider whether it should be changed to a different type that allows substitution.
  Check Substitution Settings: Review the substitution settings in the material master and ensure that the phantom material is not being incorrectly flagged as a substitute for manufacturing.
  Adjust Usage Settings: If the phantom material is required for a specific usage, consider whether it can be redefined or if a different material should be used as a substitute.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configuration settings that may be causing this restriction.
  Use Alternative Materials: If the phantom material cannot be used as a substitute, identify and use an alternative material that meets the requirements for the manufacturing process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: Review the settings in the material master (transaction code MM02) for the phantom material to ensure it is configured correctly.
  Substitution Configuration: Check the configuration for material substitution in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) to see if there are any restrictions on using phantom materials.
  Production Planning: Understand the role of phantom materials in your production planning process and how they interact with other materials and processes.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling phantom materials in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning) modules for further assistance.