How To Fix PPECMP346 - You cannot specify a unit of measure for the phantom reference

PPECMP346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 346

• Message text: You cannot specify a unit of measure for the phantom reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP346 - You cannot specify a unit of measure for the phantom reference ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP346, which states "You cannot specify a unit of measure for the phantom reference," typically occurs in the context of working with phantom assemblies in SAP. Phantom assemblies are used in production planning and are treated as a placeholder for a group of components that are not physically stocked but are included in the bill of materials (BOM) for planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a unit of measure (UoM) to a phantom assembly in a way that is not allowed by the system. Phantom assemblies are not meant to have a specific unit of measure because they are not actual stock items; they are used to simplify the BOM and production process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should check the following:
  
  
  Review the BOM: Ensure that the phantom assembly is correctly defined in the BOM. Phantom assemblies should not have a unit of measure