How To Fix PPEBAPI013 - Phantom assembly &1 does not exist

PPEBAPI013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAPI - API and BAPI Messages in iPPE

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Phantom assembly &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEBAPI013 - Phantom assembly &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAPI013 indicates that a phantom assembly specified in the system does not exist. Phantom assemblies are used in production planning and are typically defined in the Bill of Materials (BOM) to represent a group of components that are treated as a single unit during production.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Non-existent Phantom Assembly: The phantom assembly you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the assembly number or the assembly not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the phantom assembly may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the BOM or material master data, which could lead to the phantom assembly not being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to