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Posted on by Catalina_CP 107

Hi , 

Can someone help me understand estimates completion method. 

When i go to generate my cost template i have four options of cost to complete method, i don't understand wish one to choose. 

-Cost amount

-Quantity

-Straight line 

- Work in progess percentaje

Also when i go to generate the estimate i have have to choose cost to complete method , what is the difference between these two cost to complete method and complete based on 

Please help , thanks

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  • André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    André Arnaud de Cal... 297,559 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    RE: Project completion method

    Hi Catalina,

    These fields are not the same, but are related. Completion based on tells what unit to use for the completion calculation: e.g. amounts or quantity.

    Let's take an example of a forecast:

    Hours: 100

    Hour rate: 50

    Cost total = 5000.

    If you now use a resource with an hourly rate of 60, there would be a difference in the percentage of completion if the calculation will be done on quantities or the amount. Assume 10 hours were posted.

    10 hours would be 10%

    cost posted of 600 would be 12%

    Here is some more documentation about the cost to complete options: Cost to complete methods | Microsoft Learn

  • Catalina_CP Profile Picture
    Catalina_CP 107 on at
    RE: Project completion method

    Hi Andre,

    Right know I'm just investigating about the module. so i don't have a process in mind at the moment. 

    but what i don't understand is the difference between completion based on and cost to complete method.  aren't this two use for the same purpose but have different selections?  

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  • André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    André Arnaud de Cal... 297,559 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    RE: Project completion method

    Hi Catalina,

    You can read some documentation to get a basic idea about the cost templates. Set up cost templates | Microsoft Learn

    Can you elaborate on the required process and calculations from your company?

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