"Unexpected Results" when replacing resource on published project

[Erik]

When replacing a resource on a published project, I get
the warning that doing so may cause "unexpected results".
I have been unable to find any details regarding what
these results might be, or where they show up. I was
wondering if there is anything documented about this.
Thanks,
Erik

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

Erik --

"Unexpected results" includes things like the schedule changing dramatically
because the resource has nonworking time during the life of the task, or an
overallocation occuring for the newly assigned resource. I have not seen
documentation about this, but do not worry. Replace the resource with a new
resource and then carefully examine the project for changes. I would also
be a good idea to examine the Resource Usage view to make sure you have not
overallocated the resource against other projects in the portfolio. Hope
this helps.

 

[Erik]

Thanks Dale, it does help. I was looking for what I would
consider "real" problems like messed up linkages in the
MSP or MSP_WEB tables. From what I could see in my
testing, everything seemed OK. I was just concerned about
the ambiguity of "unexpected results".
Erik

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

Erik --

I would agree that the prospect of "unexpected results" is a bit unnerving!