That did it.
There was a ghost element in the original component causing the issue. I can't believe it was that simple.

Thank you!

It's got something to do with the sub-level UCS of your objects. Check with a double-click on the object where the XYZ axis are located INSIDE your group/component, then check the position in your dummy. Then move it to a position which is similar to the one of the base component. I'll check that o...

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