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What is impact of changing schedule mode from "fixed duration" to "fixed effort"

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Hello Team,

Please let me know that impact of changing schedule mode from "fixed duration" to "fixed effort".

We have business scenario where effort is fixed but not duration. for example in one week duration task to be completed by 8 hours.

If I will change schedule mode from "fixed duration" to "fixed effort" of project, then it will change for new projects only. how about existing projects, should I change schedule mode for existing project also?

Thanks,

Vikas

  • Vikas P Profile Picture
    Vikas P 75 on at
    RE: What is impact of changing schedule mode from "fixed duration" to "fixed effort"

    Thanks Antti

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    apa Profile Picture
    apa 8,282 on at
    RE: What is impact of changing schedule mode from "fixed duration" to "fixed effort"

    Hi Vikas P.

    Please see the following links for more information on the scheduling modes:
    https://daytodaydynamics365.com/scheduling-modes-in-project-operations-and-project-for-the-web/
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/project-management/scheduling-modes
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-project-schedules-tasks-behind-the-scenes-df3431ab-8d8a-4047-afc6-a87b547dbac0
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-task-type-for-more-accurate-scheduling-b0b969ad-45bc-4e9e-8967-435587548a72

    In a nutshell:

    • In fixed effort, effort is constant.
    • When duration is changed, units are recalculated.
    • It's only possible to set a scheduling mode for a NEW project. Scheduling mode for existing project can't be changed.

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