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)

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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