{"id":18119,"date":"2026-01-30T09:25:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=18119"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:08:57","slug":"how-to-create-a-project-with-tasks-to-generate-production-from-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-to-create-a-project-with-tasks-to-generate-production-from-project\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a project with tasks to generate production from project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>iDempiere supports task-level project planning, allowing detailed control over quantities, costs, and production at the operational level. This setup is commonly used when execution and costing need to be tracked at a finer granularity within each project phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a New Project with Task Line Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to create a project and define its planning structure. Setting the correct line level determines how project details are captured and managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project setup includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigating to the <strong>Project<\/strong> window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a new Project record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting the <strong>Line Level<\/strong> to <strong>Task<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining the project at the task level enables detailed planning and tracking for each activity within the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-7.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-7-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-7-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-8.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-8-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-8-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Defining Project Phases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phases represent high-level stages of the project and serve as containers for related tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase configuration includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding a new <strong>Phase<\/strong> to the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entering a meaningful <strong>Phase Name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing <strong>Description<\/strong> and <strong>Comments<\/strong> for reference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defining <strong>Start Date<\/strong> and <strong>End Date<\/strong>, if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Phases help organize tasks and improve visibility into the project structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-9-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-9-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Tasks Within the Phase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks define the actual activities to be executed within each phase and allow operational-level planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Task setup includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating a new <strong>Task<\/strong> under the selected phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entering the <strong>Task Name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining <strong>Description<\/strong>, <strong>Comments<\/strong>, and <strong>Start\/End Dates<\/strong> as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks enable precise tracking of work, costs, and production at an activity level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-11-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-11-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-11-1-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-11-1-768x464.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Task Lines for Planning and Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Task Lines are used to define the products, quantities, and costs required to complete each task. These lines are directly used for production planning and cost calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Task line configuration includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding a new <strong>Task Line<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting the <strong>BOM Product<\/strong> to be produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entering the <strong>Planned Price<\/strong> for the product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entering the <strong>Planned Quantity<\/strong> required for the task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This configuration links task-level planning with manufacturing and inventory processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-12.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-12-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/01\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ProjectManagement-Project-12-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planned Amount and Margin Calculation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering the planned price and quantity, iDempiere automatically calculates the financial values for each task line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic calculations include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planned Amount<\/strong> = Planned Price \u00d7 Planned Quantity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planned Margin<\/strong> = (Planned Price \u2212 Limit Price) \u00d7 Planned Quantity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These calculations provide early visibility into expected costs and margins at the task level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By using task-level project planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects are planned with greater operational detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production can be generated directly from task lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs and margins are tracked accurately at the activity level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach ensures tighter control over execution, budgeting, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iDempiere supports task-level project planning, allowing detailed control over quantities, costs, and production at the operational level. 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