Planned Hours Locked / Due Date Locked Settings

The Planned Hours Locked / Due Date Locked setting controls whether planned hours or due dates remain fixed. Only one option can be active at a time.

  • Step 1: Choose the project you want to configure and click the Settings icon.
  • Step 2: Click on the Project Configuration tab.
  • First, if the Planned Hours Locked permission is Enabled.
  • The start and end date will determine the total no. of hours, as changing dates will update the planned hours.
  • But If the Due Date Locked permission is Enabled.
  • The planned hours will be able to determine the due date as changing the hours will recalculate the due date for the task.

Conclusion:
The Planned Hours Locked / Due Date Locked feature gives managers control over whether hours or dates take priority, ensuring more accurate scheduling.