PRJ: Changes to Subtasks Are Not Reflected in the Summary Task (312379)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1a
This article was previously published under Q312379

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project, when you make changes to a subtask, those changes may not be reflected in the summary task for that subtask.

For example, if you change the amount of work on a subtask, the total Work value at the summary level may not adjust appropriately.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the Calculation options for Microsoft Project setting is Manual.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, change the Calculation options for Microsoft Project setting to Automatic. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Calculation tab.
  2. Under Calculation options for Microsoft Project, click Automatic, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/7/2006
Keywords:kbQFE KBHotfixServer kbbug kbfix KB312379
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