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 Overview

A phantom bill is an assembly created to simplify the manufacturing process. Typically, phantom bills are created to account for an interim step in a manufacturing process, such as the accumulation of parts into a subassembly. They are also used to identify component groups that are often used together but do not represent an actual assembly. Phantom bills do not represent stocked inventory items. Using phantom bills saves time when entering new bills.

 Before You Begin

• The Phantom Bills feature is available only if the Allow Phantom Bills check box is selected in Bill of Materials Options.

• Due to the unique nature of phantom bills, the following exceptions apply when performing Bill of Materials Maintenance.

• You cannot establish options for a phantom bill. The Bill Has Options check box and the Option Categories fields on the Bill of Materials Maintenance window are not available when a phantom bill is being maintained.

• You cannot enter a phantom bill as a component of another phantom bill.

• You cannot enter a phantom bill as a component of a kit bill.

To create a phantom bill

1. Select Bill of Materials Main menu > Bill of Materials Maintenance.

2. Enter a bill number in the Bill Number field that is not already used as an inventory item. For more information, see Bill of Materials Maintenance - Fields.

3. In the Bill Type window, select Phantom Bill. For more information, see Bill Type.

4. Click OK.

5. In the Bill of Materials Maintenance window, complete the necessary fields for the phantom bill, and then click Accept.

A phantom bill has been created.