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Scheduler_SPP
Mar 01, 2024Copper Contributor
MS Project (Desktop) - Total % Complete of all Total Number of Active Tasks under a Summary Task
I am looking for what I believe is a complex formula. What I am looking to achieve is the following (Example), this would be a new Custom Field: I have a Summary Task with say 10 active sub t...
- Apr 25, 2024To those who may be following this thread:
The "answer" to the calculation question is addressed in my response to this same question on the Microsoft Answers forum at:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/why-does-ms-project-not-calculate-upon-opening/8508dd45-b74d-4319-8301-7167d2858079
John
harmonica_man290
Apr 23, 2024Copper Contributor
One follow up question, now that I've used it for a day. When I reopen the plan after it's been saved it has converted all my calculated task %'s into #ERROR. All I have to do is select Calculate Project and the errors disappear and show the correct % amounts. Any idea why it opens with errors?
Ignacio_Martin
Apr 24, 2024Steel Contributor
Hello
Can you confirm that the automatic calculation option is set to On, in File > Options > Schedule > Calculation > Calculate project after each edit?
Ignacio
Can you confirm that the automatic calculation option is set to On, in File > Options > Schedule > Calculation > Calculate project after each edit?
Ignacio
- John-projectApr 25, 2024Silver ContributorTo those who may be following this thread:
The "answer" to the calculation question is addressed in my response to this same question on the Microsoft Answers forum at:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/why-does-ms-project-not-calculate-upon-opening/8508dd45-b74d-4319-8301-7167d2858079
John - harmonica_man290Apr 24, 2024Copper Contributor