how to include external task cost

[Stuart]

Hi,

I have links in my schedule to other tasks that are in
other files. (project 2002)

When I run a cost report I notice that the costs of
external linked tasks are not included.

Is there a way to do this so I can get a report showing
the total cost?

Thanks,

Stuart.

 

[Rod Gill]

Hi,

That is desired behavior, since the tasks in the other projects 'belong' to
that project and therefore so should its cost. If its cost should belong to
your project, then the task should as well.

If you want total costs across several projects, create a consolidated
project. I prefer to de-select the Link option so everything is copied into
a new file and then use it for reporting.

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Rod Gill
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[Stuart]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for the reply. Actually the tasks are external in
a seperate schedule because they are managed by another
project manager. I'm using Project Reporter to provide
realtime web based reporting. It would be nice if there
was an option to tell project to include the cost of any
linked tasks rather than having to put together a
consolidated schedule each time we need a financial report.

Stuart.