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

/SAPAPO/CULL1816 - Overview

• 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