How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1816 - iPPE phantom assembly without access product is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: iPPE phantom assembly without access product is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1816 - iPPE phantom assembly without access product is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1816 indicates that there is an issue related to the use of a phantom assembly in the Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE) environment. Specifically, the error states that a phantom assembly is being referenced without the necessary access to the product, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Phantom Assembly Definition: In SAP, a phantom assembly is a type of assembly that is not stocked but is used in the production process. It is typically used to simplify the bill of materials (BOM) and is treated as a component in the production process.
  Access Rights: The user or process attempting to access the phantom assembly may not have the necessary authorizations or access rights to the product or the BOM associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the iPPE settings or the way the phantom assembly is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the phantom assembly and the associated product. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review BOM Configuration: Verify the configuration of the BOM and the phantom assembly. Ensure that the phantom assembly is correctly defined and that it is included in the relevant BOMs.
  Access Product Settings: Check the settings related to the access product in the iPPE configuration. Ensure that the product is correctly set up to allow access to the phantom assembly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to iPPE and phantom assemblies for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering): This is a component of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) that allows for the modeling of complex products and processes.
  Phantom Assemblies: Understanding how phantom assemblies work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to their use in production planning and BOMs.
  Authorization Management: Familiarity with SAP's authorization management can help in resolving access-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/CULL1816 error message.