How To Fix TFC0333 - Critical path cannot be activated due to task status

TFC0333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Critical path cannot be activated due to task status

What causes this issue?

The critical path <ZH>cannot</> be activated due to the task status.

System Response

The critical path can only be activated for tasks without (initial)
statuses. Once the task has been executed, it is not possible to change
the critical path (for monitoring reasons).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0333 - Critical path cannot be activated due to task status ?

  The SAP error message TFC0333 indicates that the critical path in a project cannot be activated due to the status of one or more tasks. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  Task Status: One or more tasks in the project have a status that prevents the activation of the critical path. This could be due to tasks being in a "Blocked," "Completed," or "Not Released" status.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies between tasks that are not satisfied, leading to the inability to activate the critical path.
  Missing Data: Required data for the tasks may be incomplete or incorrect, which can also prevent activation.
  Project Structure: The overall structure of the project may not be correctly defined, leading to issues with task activation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TFC0333 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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