How To Fix PPECMP051 - &1 from &2 to &3 cannot be created due to phantom reference (&4)


PPECMP051 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

  • Message number: 051

  • Message text: &1 from &2 to &3 cannot be created due to phantom reference (&4)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a &v1&. When you create a &v1&, a phantom assembly
    is generated. The reference to the assembly is already maintained in
    &v4&.

    System Response

    You cannot create &v1& between &v2& and &v3&.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to maintain the &v1&, delete the reference in &v4&.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP051 - &1 from &2 to &3 cannot be created due to phantom reference (&4) ?
    The SAP error message PPECMP051 indicates that a phantom reference is preventing the creation of a specific object or record. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with phantom assemblies or components.
    
    Cause: The error message PPECMP051 occurs when there is an attempt to create a reference to a phantom item (a component that is not physically stocked but is used in a bill of materials) that cannot be resolved. This can happen due to several reasons, including: Incorrect Configuration: The phantom item may not be properly configured in the system. Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the phantom item or its components may be missing or incomplete. Hierarchy Issues: The structure of the bill of materials (BOM) may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in referencing the phantom item. Material Status: The material status of the phantom item may restrict

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