How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_API046 - PDS &1, operation &2, activity &3: Invalid relationship at overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_API -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: PDS &1, operation &2, activity &3: Invalid relationship at overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API046 - PDS &1, operation &2, activity &3: Invalid relationship at overlap ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API046 indicates that there is an invalid relationship in the Production Data Structure (PDS) for a specific operation and activity. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are overlapping time intervals for activities that are not allowed based on the defined relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Overlapping Activities: Two or more activities are scheduled to occur at the same time, but the relationships defined between them do not allow for such overlaps.
  Incorrectly Defined Relationships: The relationships (e.g., predecessor/successor) between operations or activities in the PDS may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Resource Constraints: The resources assigned to the activities may not be able to handle the overlapping demands, causing the system to flag the relationship as invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the PDS: Review the Production