How To Fix ADPTM183 - Order has external time restrictions; these will be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPTM - Message Class for Component Maintenance Cockpit

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Order has external time restrictions; these will be overwritten

What causes this issue?

You have tried to update the time information in the CMC for an order
that has external time restrictions.

System Response

If you continue with this action the CMC overwrites the external time
restrictions.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the action to overwrite these restrictions.
Cancel the action to retain these restrictions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPTM183 - Order has external time restrictions; these will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message ADPTM183 indicates that there are external time restrictions associated with an order, and these restrictions will be overwritten. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or order management within SAP, particularly when dealing with scheduling and capacity planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Time Restrictions: The order has been set up with specific time constraints that are defined externally (e.g., from a customer requirement, contractual obligation, or other scheduling constraints).
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to allow certain operations to override these external restrictions, which can lead to this warning message.
  Order Changes: If there are changes being made to the order (like rescheduling or changing the production dates), the system may flag this message to inform the user that the existing external time constraints will not be respected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review External Time Constraints: Check the external time restrictions associated with the order. This can usually be done in the order