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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 access the phantom assembly data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Phantom Assembly Existence:
  
  Check if the phantom assembly exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CS03 for BOM display) and entering the assembly number to see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the assembly number is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  If the phantom assembly is supposed to exist, check the BOM configuration to ensure that it is correctly defined. You can use transaction CS01 to create or CS02 to change the BOM.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the phantom assembly is correctly set up. You can use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the phantom assembly. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to phantom assemblies and BOMs for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Phantom Assemblies: These are typically used in production environments to simplify the BOM structure and reduce complexity in production planning.
  BOM (Bill of Materials): A structured list of components that make up a product, including any phantom assemblies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.