How To Fix PMRP_FLEXCON033 - Constraint Type must be maximum

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_FLEXCON -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Constraint Type must be maximum

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_FLEXCON033 - Constraint Type must be maximum ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_FLEXCON033, which states "Constraint Type must be maximum," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules, particularly when dealing with flexible constraints in planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of constraint types in the planning setup. Specifically, it indicates that the system expects a constraint type to be defined as a "maximum" constraint, but it has been defined otherwise (e.g., as a minimum or not defined at all). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning parameters or constraints have not been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of planning scenarios, incorrect values may have been entered.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the planning process may be incomplete or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMRP_FLEXCON033 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
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