Summary task linked to its own subtask

[Salilu]

I am using MSP 2003 with latest service pack--

I create following outline

Task1
Task11
Task12
Task2
Task21
Task22

Now I link Task1 to Task21 and then I select the Task21 row and graphicallty
drag under Task11. I have following situation now

Task1
Task11
Task21
Task12
Task2
Task22

With Task21 linked to its own parent Task1. MSP is not checking for the
parent child dependency when moving the tasks around. When this situation is
created your project gets in a situation where nothing rolls up from child
task to parent to project summary level ( for the obvious reason).

Has anyone noticed this flaw? Is it a known bug?

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Hi,

It's a weakness I've known since Project 98, yes.
It's also the exquisite way to create circular relationships which then put
off all calculations.
Greetings,

 

[JackD]

And one reason why experienced users are hesitant to link to summary tasks.