How To Fix VMP_MSG342 - Expand the phantom assembly.

VMP_MSG342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Expand the phantom assembly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG342 - Expand the phantom assembly. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG342 Expand the phantom assembly.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the production order processing or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system encounters a phantom assembly (a non-stocked assembly that is exploded into its components during planning or production) but is unable to properly expand it.
  Phantom assemblies are used to simplify BOMs by grouping components that are always used together. Instead of producing the phantom assembly as a separate item, the system "explodes" it and plans or produces its components directly.
  The error typically arises because:
  
  The phantom assembly is not properly exploded in the BOM or routing.
  The system settings or configuration do not allow automatic expansion of phantom assemblies.
  There is an inconsistency or missing data in the BOM or routing for the phantom assembly.
  The phantom assembly is incorrectly flagged or used in a context where expansion is not supported.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the BOM for the Phantom