What is a constraint in business analysis?

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A constraint is a limitation that restricts how a project or solution can be executed.
It can be related to time, budget, technology, or resources.
In one project, the BI tool license limited the number of users who could access dashboards.
This affected report sharing and design decisions.
Constraints must be identified and documented early.
They guide realistic planning and solution design.
As a BA, I communicate constraints to stakeholders to manage expectations.
Constraints ensure solutions are feasible within given limits.

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