How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SP018 - Material &1 is not assigned to any assembly headers

/PLMI/PPE_SP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to any assembly headers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP018 - Material &1 is not assigned to any assembly headers ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP018 Material &1 is not assigned to any assembly headers typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with assembly processing or production orders. This error indicates that the specified material (represented by &1) is not linked to any assembly headers, which means that the system cannot find a corresponding assembly or production order for the material in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been assigned to any assembly header in the system. This could happen if the material is new and has not yet been configured in the assembly process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assembly header may not have been set up correctly, or the material may not have been included in the relevant assembly configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the material from being recognized as part of an