WBS Cannot Renumber

[Kay]

My WBS numbering that I have next to the tasks does not
show in numerical order. Also, the "renumber" option is
grayed out.

How can I get the WBS numbers to be numerically correct?

Thanks.

 

[JulieS]

Hi Kay,

The WBS column will initially show the correct WBS
numbering scheme. Unfortunately, if you enter data in
the field, it does not renumber over any data you
entered.

The Renumber option (Project--> WBS --> Renumber) is used
when you define your own WBS numbering scheme.

If you don't wish to define your own WBS numbering
scheme, you can display the outline numbers (which really
are the standard WBS) next to the task name by Tools -->
Options --> View tab and enable Show Outline number.

HTH
Julie

 

[Lucinda Brookens]

After moving, deleting, or rearranging tasks, their
custom work breakdown structure (WBS) codes may no longer
be in the correct sequence. You can renumber the WBS
codes of all or selected tasks. On the View menu, click a
sheet of task or resource information.

In the Task Name field, select the tasks you want to
renumber.

To renumber WBS codes for all tasks, you don't need to
select any tasks.

On the Project menu, point to WBS, and then click
Renumber. To correct the WBS code sequence for selected
adjacent tasks, click Selected tasks.
To correct the WBS code sequence for all tasks in the
project, click Entire project.

Hope this helps!