How To Fix X4218 - Phantom assembly (parent) for component &1 was not transferred from APO

X4218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Phantom assembly (parent) for component &1 was not transferred from APO

What causes this issue?

The phantom assembly (Parent) for component &V1& has not been
transferred from APO.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Further information:
The component is part of a phantom assembly.
Transferred component: &V1&
Transferred RSNUM : &V3&
Transferred RSPOS: &V4&
Transferred PARENTPOS: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4218 - Phantom assembly (parent) for component &1 was not transferred from APO ?

  The SAP error message X4218 indicates that a phantom assembly (parent) for a component was not transferred from Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) to the SAP ERP system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the integration between SAP APO and SAP ERP is not functioning as expected, particularly in the context of production planning and material requirements planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in APO: The phantom assembly may not be defined correctly in APO, or it may not exist in the APO system.
  Integration Issues: There could be issues with the integration settings between APO and ERP, such as incorrect configuration or communication problems.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the phantom assembly or its components may not be properly maintained or synchronized between the two systems.
  Planning Version: The planning version used in APO may not be the one that is being referenced in ERP.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the