ANS-0371 · PROJECT MANAGEMENT
What are the Maximum Time Limits for Resources and Projects in NetSuite?
NetSuite imposes specific maximum time limits for resource assignments on individual tasks and the overall project duration, impacting project planning.
Short answer
NetSuite limits individual resource assignments on a task to 2080 hours, matching one year on a standard work calendar. The total hours across all resources and tasks within a project cannot exceed 20 years, or 5200 work units, based on 260 work days per year.
Scenario
Users often need to understand the constraints on project and resource planning within NetSuite. This includes knowing the maximum allowable time for a single resource on a specific task and the overall duration limits for an entire project.
Solution
NetSuite has specific limitations regarding the maximum time that can be assigned to resources and projects:
Each resource assigned to a task in NetSuite is limited to a maximum of 2080 hours on a standard work calendar. This maximum is equivalent to the total number of hours in one year for the selected work calendar. It is important to note that altering the work calendar can have unintended consequences on project and resource planning.
The cumulative total of hours assigned to all resources across all tasks within a project cannot exceed 20 years. This is also described as 5200 work units, which is equivalent to 20 years based on 260 work days per year.
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