Resource Allocation doubles duration

[Monica A.]

I have a project plan which changes as I change my PC! On the work computer,
when I assign two resources 100% of their time to tasks, say of duration of
11 weeks, it doubles the duration of the task to 22 weeks. I have checked the
task information box and its settings are Fixed Unit and Effort Driven.

However, when I e-mail the mpp file to myself and access it on my home
laptop, it ends up working fine i.e. the duration drops to 1/2.

Do I have an issue with the settings on the two versions of MS Project?

Any help is highly appreciated!

 

[Dave]

Have you checked the calendars?

Have a look in the Task Usage view and see where the work is actually
being distributed. This might give a clue as to when work isn't taking
place and why.

 

[Monica A.]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the first direction. I did check the calendars as we are on
standard 8 hour shifts, there are no current allocations since I ran into
this as a first glitch point.

I looked at the task usage and the work is evenly spread out over 11 weeks
over 8 hour days - in effect making my resources work more. I realize this is
a factor of duration and work.

My issue is more of - why does the duration seems to double with two
resources allocated on one PC and on another, it behaves as it should i.e.
the duration drops to 1/2 which is what one would want to see? Someone
suggested reimaging my computer which sounds somewhat harsh for this!

Thanks!
Monica

 

[Monica A.]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your response! I checked the calendars and they are fine as are
the task usage stats.

The issue more is why am I seeing different reactions from MS Project on the
same project plan on two different PCs? One doubles the duration, the other
reduces it to half when I assign two resources. Someone suggested reimaging
my computer but that sounds too harsh for something like this!

Thanks for advice.
Monica

 

[Doctor Dave]

What is your set-up? Are you using a resource pool or Project Server
at work?

Does your resource have any other concurrent tasks?

Do you have automatic levelling turned on at work and not at home?

I don't think you should re-image your computer.

 

[Monica A.]

Hi Dave,

Please see responses below.
Monica

What is your set-up? Are you using a resource pool or Project Server
at work?

----> I am working off a resource pool and not a Project server.

Does your resource have any other concurrent tasks?

----> As of now, I have not assigned any resources. I tried to assign
resources and but stopped when I began seeing these problems. This is a small
30 activity project

Do you have automatic levelling turned on at work and not at home?

----> Good suggestion. I will have to check tomorrow as I get to work. I am
hoping this is it.

I don't think you should re-image your computer.

----> I needed to hear that from someone since I do not seem to be having
any other problems.


Thanks. I will check the issue about automatic levelling.
Monica

 

[Gérard Ducouret]

Monica,
If you have not assign any resource to the tasks, the leveling feature is
exonerate from this problem. Nevertheless, never use the Automatic leveling.
Gérard Ducouret