{"id":17765,"date":"2026-01-28T07:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=17765"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:30:16","slug":"how-to-create-and-use-tasks-in-idempiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-to-create-and-use-tasks-in-idempiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create and Use Tasks in iDempiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tasks<\/strong> represent the actual work executed within a project in iDempiere. They are where planning turns into action, as materials, purchases, and costs connect to tasks, making them central to execution tracking and real transaction usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure the Project Is Ready for Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before working with tasks, confirm that the project is properly prepared. Open the project<\/strong> window and verify that the basic project setup is complete and usable for execution. The project header must be saved and active<\/strong>, the line level<\/strong> must be set to task<\/strong>, and a valid project type<\/strong> (for example, Construction Project) must already be selected and applied using the set project type<\/strong> action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once this is done, iDempiere automatically prepares the project structure so tasks can be used without manual setup. If the project type includes standard tasks<\/strong>, they will already be available under the relevant phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open the Task Tab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navigate to:
Project \u2192 Phase \u2192 Task<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you will see a list of tasks grouped under each phase. These tasks are copied automatically from the selected project type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Tasks already exist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Each task is linked to a phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Each task is linked to the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You are now working with project-specific tasks<\/strong>, not templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Review the Auto-Created Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Go through each task and verify that it matches how the project will actually be executed. This review ensures that the system reflects real work<\/strong> rather than unused template data. Confirm that task names match real activities such as excavation or cement work, verify that the sequence reflects the actual execution flow<\/strong>, keep tasks active<\/strong> if they will be executed, and deactivate tasks that are not required<\/strong> for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the project includes additional scope that is not covered by the standard tasks, new tasks can be created manually<\/strong> in this tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Adjust Task Planning Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Each task must reflect realistic planning values<\/strong> so costs and quantities flow correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For each task:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Update the planned amount<\/strong> to represent expected cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Confirm or adjust the invoice rule<\/strong> based on how costs should be tracked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Save the task after updating values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These planned values act as the baseline for future comparison against actual execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Understand Task Readiness for Transactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once a task is saved and active<\/strong>, it becomes usable across the system without any additional configuration. Tasks immediately act as the control point<\/strong> for execution-related transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At this point, tasks can be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Creating purchase orders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Issuing materials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Generating project issues<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Accumulating costs through invoices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        No additional configuration is required at the task level to enable these transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Outcome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        By using project tasks effectively, iDempiere enables work to be organized into clear, executable units<\/strong> that sit between planning and execution. Tasks act as the control point<\/strong> where materials, services, and costs are accumulated, allowing teams to track progress<\/strong>, manage budgets<\/strong>, and monitor execution<\/strong> at a practical level. This results in better control over project execution<\/strong>, accurate cost roll-ups<\/strong> to phases and projects, and a clear connection<\/strong> between planned work and actual performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Tasks represent the actual work executed within a project in iDempiere. They are where planning turns into action, as materials, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-project-management"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17765"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17765\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}