May 19 2022 05:59 AM
Hello All,
I'm exploring Resource Engagement functionality for resource demand management in Project Online and have following scenario based questions related to the same:
Scenario 1:
PM has a task that needs 2 developers. task duration is 5days and work required is 80h. He schedules it using generic work resource called 'Developer'. PM then sends resource engagement request to Resource Manager (RM) demanding 2 resources. Since Resource engagement doesn't allow RM to swap one generic resource with 2 named users, what's the best approach to resolve the issue? I know that RM can swap generic user with one of the named user and then create new engagement for another user but it will be treated as separate engagement and hence, doesn't make sense when consolidating proposed work and committed work at portfolio level.
Scenario 2:
Task duration is 5days and work required is 40h. He schedules it using generic work resource called 'Developer'. But PM wants Resource R1 for first 3 days and Resource R2 for remaining 2 days. Can PM request 2 different resources for same task ?
Kindly advise.
May 19 2022 12:55 PM
SolutionMay 20 2022 12:19 AM
May 20 2022 05:38 AM
May 20 2022 06:22 AM
May 20 2022 06:33 AM - edited May 20 2022 07:21 AM
MayurPode --
You cannot have it both ways, my friend. That is why I recommended using multiple Developer resources named Developer 1, Developer 2, etc. Your replace replacement needs for both resource assignments and Resource Engagements would require this particular solution. So, pick which solution works the best for you and go for it. Hope this helps.
May 20 2022 08:54 AM
May 19 2022 12:55 PM
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