How To Fix PPEACT598 - Single resource at &2 &1 does not allow fixed times

PPEACT598 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Single resource at &2 &1 does not allow fixed times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT598 - Single resource at &2 &1 does not allow fixed times ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT598 indicates that a single resource (like a machine or labor resource) at a specific location does not allow fixed times for scheduling. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly when using the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to schedule a production order or process order with fixed times for a resource that is not configured to allow such scheduling. Fixed times are often used to define specific start and end times for operations, but if the resource is set up to use variable times or if it lacks the necessary configuration, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data (transaction code CR01 or CR02).
  Verify the settings for the resource in question. Look for the "Scheduling" tab and check