How To Fix PQ618 - Error delimiting time constraint 1

PQ618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Error delimiting time constraint 1

What causes this issue?

If time constraint 1 is used for an object, then one valid data record
(and only one) must exist at a given time. Possible causes:
Two validity periods that overlap
A period during which the object is not valid

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check over, and correct the object's validity periods.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ618 - Error delimiting time constraint 1 ?

  The SAP error message PQ618, which states "Error delimiting time constraint 1," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the scheduling of operations or resources in a production order or a routing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by issues related to the time constraints defined for a particular operation or resource. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Time Constraints: The time constraints for the operation may not be defined correctly, leading to conflicts in scheduling.
  Missing or Incorrect Validity Period: The validity period for the time constraint may not be set properly, or the dates may not align with the production schedule.
  Resource Availability: The resource (machine, labor, etc.) may not be available during the specified time frame, causing a conflict.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning settings that affect how time constraints are interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ618 error, you can take the