Error4 reports
Fix ParseConstraintError
in Poetry
✅ Solution
ParseConstraintError in Poetry typically stems from malformed version constraints specified when adding dependencies, such as invalid characters or syntax errors in the version string (e.g., "==*"). To fix this, carefully review and correct the version constraint string according to PEP 440 specifications; common mistakes include typos or using wildcard characters incorrectly. Ensure that the constraint is a valid version specifier like "==1.2.3", ">=1.0,<2.0", or "~=3.0".
Related Issues
Real GitHub issues where developers encountered this error:
InvalidMarkerError doesn't identify the module it occurred forOct 25, 2025
poetry add pandas: Could not parse version constraint: ==*May 2, 2025
Poetry Core: `parse_constraint` can create unparseable max for SingleMarkerMar 20, 2025
Dependencies with python restrictions without an upper bound have been broken on poetry 2.1.0Feb 15, 2025
Timeline
First reported:Feb 15, 2025
Last reported:Oct 25, 2025