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sara1201
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Dec 19, 2023
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Ms project ressource leveling automatic split

Hello, 

 

I am trying to use the feature of Ms project that automatically split remaining work to do with a resource.

Here is a very basic example not leveled yet: 

  • start date of test 1 is 14/12/23
  • start date of test 2 is 07/12/23
  • priority of test 1 (900) is higher than test 2 (800)

I would like test2 to start before and then split the remaining work when we need to start test 1

I did the following things: 

  • Check box in leveling options  "leveling can create splits in remaining work" is checked 
  • Column "Leveling can split" ies set to Yes

However when I do leveling it does not split any task to optimize the duration of the project.

here is the output when I press Level All

 

Could you help me ? 

 

  • Hi Sara.
    If the Task type in test 2 is "Fixed Duration", change it to "Fixed Units" or "Fixed Work" (double click on the task > Advanced tab)
    Likewise, try selecting "As Soon As Possible" option in Test2 Constraint type (double click on the task > Advanced tab), because the last image you attached shows a constraint.
    N. Option "Leveling can adjust individual assignments on a task", in this case it does not need to be selected. It can be applied when there is more than one assignment (resource) in the same task.
    I hope I've helped.
    Ignacio
  • sara1201 

    Hi Sarah.

    Did you try this configuration of the Resource Leveling options?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ignacio

      • Ignacio_Martin's avatar
        Ignacio_Martin
        Iron Contributor
        Hi Sara.
        If the Task type in test 2 is "Fixed Duration", change it to "Fixed Units" or "Fixed Work" (double click on the task > Advanced tab)
        Likewise, try selecting "As Soon As Possible" option in Test2 Constraint type (double click on the task > Advanced tab), because the last image you attached shows a constraint.
        N. Option "Leveling can adjust individual assignments on a task", in this case it does not need to be selected. It can be applied when there is more than one assignment (resource) in the same task.
        I hope I've helped.
        Ignacio

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