Level project resources
This
Resource Sheet table shows a timephased distribution of the work/cost for
resources and their assignments.
You will see
overallocated resources (
resources programmed to work on all the assigned
tasks more than is possible, according to their calendars and MaxUnits values) marked with the red colour and the
resources that have
overtime work (
work scheduled for a resource beyond its regular working hours)
marked in yellow. In the same time, the table indicates the assigned task and the time interval where/when the problem occure.
Depending on the situation, there are a few methods to solve the overallocations (level resources):
1. Increase the
MaxUnits value, if you intend to employ more
resources with the same role, as the work has to be done in the scheduled time.
2. Remove resources or decrease
Units value for some of the resource's assignments
until their sum does not exceed the
MaxUnits value. In the same time,
resources that are not overallocated can be added. You can do this in the current view, selecting the
appropriate task,
Resources tab, and making the necessary modifications.
If the total work to complete the tasks become too low, you have to increase tasks duration accordingly.
3. Move one or more tasks, if you consider the lack of resources as a constraint. You can also link tasks
that require the same resources, although is not recommended.
Hint: Switch between cost and work view using the corresponding buttons
in the toolbar.