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barry
Hi,
Need your help or clarification.
We have installed Project Server 2003 with the intention of using the
Multiple Timsheet Approval process only to find out that it DOES NOT
WORK.
I think that we may have missed something or that we have configured
our RBS incorrectly, Gary or someone from the Group, Please help!!
From the OFFICIAL MS Project 2003 Application Configuration Guide:
(pg 86)
"A new feature of MS Office Project Server 2003 is enhanced timesheet
functionality. This includes the ability for A RESOURCE MANAGER (IN
ADDITION TO THE PROJECT MANAGER) TO A-P-P-R-O-V-E STAFF MEMBERS TIME
SHEET."
Great, this is what we were looking to do but it works somewhat
differently: when the Resource Manager approves timesheets we realise
that he does NOT really approve hours and that the Project Manager
cannot see the hours approved by the Resource Manager.
(pg 88) Microsoft goes on to clarify the situation (NOT):
"Only a Project Manager CAN A-P-P-R-O-V-E TIMESHEET entries and update
those changes into the Project Plan."
Are you confused? Well, I sure am: I don't see the purpose of having
this.
When the Project Manager finally comes to approve the hours he CANNOT
see the approval given by the Resource Manager in the Approve
Timesheets page. This would simplify his/her approval process (which
is what we were trying to achieve), he could update the Project Plans
with hours that have been pre-approved.
Can come explain this to me? A resource manager approves hours, they
disappear from his Approve Timesheet page and go no where. What sense
does it have?
Look forward to hearing from you, please.
Barry
Need your help or clarification.
We have installed Project Server 2003 with the intention of using the
Multiple Timsheet Approval process only to find out that it DOES NOT
WORK.
I think that we may have missed something or that we have configured
our RBS incorrectly, Gary or someone from the Group, Please help!!
From the OFFICIAL MS Project 2003 Application Configuration Guide:
(pg 86)
"A new feature of MS Office Project Server 2003 is enhanced timesheet
functionality. This includes the ability for A RESOURCE MANAGER (IN
ADDITION TO THE PROJECT MANAGER) TO A-P-P-R-O-V-E STAFF MEMBERS TIME
SHEET."
Great, this is what we were looking to do but it works somewhat
differently: when the Resource Manager approves timesheets we realise
that he does NOT really approve hours and that the Project Manager
cannot see the hours approved by the Resource Manager.
(pg 88) Microsoft goes on to clarify the situation (NOT):
"Only a Project Manager CAN A-P-P-R-O-V-E TIMESHEET entries and update
those changes into the Project Plan."
Are you confused? Well, I sure am: I don't see the purpose of having
this.
When the Project Manager finally comes to approve the hours he CANNOT
see the approval given by the Resource Manager in the Approve
Timesheets page. This would simplify his/her approval process (which
is what we were trying to achieve), he could update the Project Plans
with hours that have been pre-approved.
Can come explain this to me? A resource manager approves hours, they
disappear from his Approve Timesheet page and go no where. What sense
does it have?
Look forward to hearing from you, please.
Barry