Import - Corrupting Predecessors in Project 2007

[Art Keating]

Hello,

I am moving from Project 2003 to 2007. I've used the organizer to mov
the Maps to a new Global.mpt. The Map definitions appear to mov
cleanly. However, when I attempt to import from the pre-existing Exce
file that is successfully imported using Project 2003, all of th
predecessors for all of the tasks in the plan are removed.

I have re-tested with 2003 using the exact same files without an
issue. I have reviewed the Map definition in detail between th
Global.mpt used with 2003 and 2007. No clue for the existing dat
corruption.

Here is the sequence

1. Import Wizard- Import Mode

Merge the data into the active project - checked

2. Map options

Tasks, Import includes headers - checked

3. Task Mapping

Source Worksheet Name: 70 sheets in the Excel file

Merge Key: Task Unique ID (same for all worksheets)

The mapped data differs by worksheet but has been verified to b
identical between 2003 and 2007 Global.mpt

When executed, all predecessors are zeroed out, removed.

Any insight into differences between Project 2003 and 2007 in th
Import / Map functionality would be very helpful.

Thanks

 

[JulieS]

Hi Art,

There was a problem importing data into Project 2007 where it
removed all predecessors. I believe the Infrastructure Update
released in July 2008 fixed the problem.

See:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...B8-0425-4BA4-BECE-7664B8F49D12&displaylang=en

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

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[Art Keating]

Thanks, JulieS.

Worked like a charm

 

[JulieS]

Great Art, glad to know the IU worked. You're welcome for the
assist and thanks for the feedback.

Julie