Resource cannot enter actual hrs in PWA task view

R

Roxane

When my resources go into PWA to give an update on a task, the only fields
they are able to enter data into is the % Work Complete & Remaining Work
fields. How do I change this so the resource can enter data in only the
Actual Work & Remaining Work fields?
Thanks!
 
G

Gary L. Chefetz

Roxane:

Start by reading the brief description of tracking methods here:

http://www.projectserverexperts.com/Project Server FAQs/trackingmethods.htm

Keep in mind that when you change the tracking method of already published
project, that you need to use the Collaborate > Republish feature to get the
tasks to appear in the new format in the timesheet. Also, note that any
assignments on which work has been reported will not be affected by the
change in tracking method.

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"We wrote the book on Project Server"

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R

Roxane

This is great, thanks, I now know that "Percent of Work complete" is the
default method of tracking-set on our server.
How do I change this to allow project managers to select their own tracking
method on a project-by-project basis? I am the administrator.

Thanks again
 
D

Dale Howard

Roxane --

In order to set up a flexible environment in which each Project Manager can
set his/her own method of tracking project progress on a project by project
basis, you will need to do the
following:

1. Log into PWA with Adminstrator permissions
2. Click the Admin menu
3. Click the Customize Microsoft Project Web Access link
4. In the first section, select a default method of reporting project
progress which represents
the majority of your company's projects
5. In the "Lock down defaults" section, select the "Allow project
managers..." option
6. In the "Time period settings" section, select the values which represent
the majority of your company's projects
7. Click the Save Changes button

In order to select a method for tracking project progress in their own
projects, each project manager will need to open their projects and do the
following in each project:

1. Click Tools - Customize - Published Fields
2. In the top half of the dialog box, select the method for tracking
progress in this specific project
3. In the bottom half of the dialog box, select any additional fields which
will appear on the timesheet
4. Click OK
5. If the project has been published already, click Collaborate - Publish -
Republish Assignments, and click OK to "push" these changes out to each
user's timesheet in PWA
6. If the project has not been published already, then click Collaborate -
Publish - New and Changed Assignments and click OK

Hope this followup helps.

--
Dale A. Howard
Enterprise Project Trainer/Consultant
Denver, Colorado
http://www.msprojectexperts.com
"We wrote the book on Project Server"
 
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