What is phantom component in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: phantom component

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A bill of material subassembly that has neither an order nor an SFC number associated to it.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A phantom component is a virtual component in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) that is used to represent a group of components that are used together in a production process. It is used to simplify the production process by allowing the user to assign a single component to represent multiple components. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Phantom components can be used in MFG-ME to simplify the production process. To use a phantom component, the user must first create the component in the system and assign it to the production order. The user can then assign multiple components to the phantom component, which will be represented by the single component in the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using phantom components, it is important to ensure that all of the components assigned to the phantom component are compatible with each other and will work together in the production process. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which components are assigned to each phantom component, as this information may be needed for troubleshooting or other purposes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using phantom components in MFG-ME, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using phantom components in MFG-ME.