Recurring Task Information Dialog Box Appears for Summary Task (113361)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1a
  • Microsoft Project for the Macintosh 4.0
This article was previously published under Q113361

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project, when you delete the individual occurrences of a recurring task, and you then add non-recurring subordinate tasks to the remaining summary task, the Recurring Task Information dialog box appears when you select the Information button with the summary task selected.

CAUSE

When you create a recurring task, the summary task that includes all of the occurrences of the task retains the recurring status even if you delete the individual occurrences of the task. This behavior is by design in Microsoft Project. Because of this behavior, if you accidentally promote an individual occurrence of a recurring task, you can demote the task again without losing the recurring task information.

WORKAROUND

To completely remove a recurring task from your project, delete the summary task as well as the individual occurrences of the recurring task.

REFERENCES

For more information about the Recurring Task Information Command, choose the Search button in Help and type:

recurring tasks

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbusage KB113361
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