How To Fix RM228 - Phantom assembly & must not be bulk material

RM228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Phantom assembly & must not be bulk material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM228 - Phantom assembly & must not be bulk material ?

  The SAP error message RM228, which states "Phantom assembly & must not be bulk material," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management within SAP. This error is related to the use of phantom assemblies in the bill of materials (BOM) and indicates that there is a configuration issue with the material type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Phantom Assembly Definition: A phantom assembly is a type of assembly that is not physically stocked but is used in the BOM for planning purposes. It is typically used to simplify the BOM structure.
  Material Type: The error suggests that the material in question is defined as a bulk material (e.g., raw materials that are not managed in discrete units) but is being treated as a phantom assembly. Phantom assemblies should not be defined as bulk materials in SAP.
  BOM Configuration: The BOM may have been incorrectly configured, where a bulk material is mistakenly set