Convert Task Keys

Use the Task Key Conversion utility to change, move, or combine task number data into a single task number.

Before you change, move, or combine tasks, it is important to consider if the projects have associated plans. See the Concepts section of the online help additional information.

When you combine task numbers, Deltek:
  • Consolidates budgets and data in the project financials table.
  • Deletes the billing terms and invoice data (if this is the last task for a project).
  • Deletes the billing terms and invoice data when you convert a phase to a task on another project.

In addition to changing, moving, or combining data between two existing tasks, you can use the Project Closeout Utility to set up a new task number in which to close out task numbers that are no longer in use. See the Project Closeout Utility for additional information.

Prerequisite: Back up your Deltek database.

To change, move, or combine task numbers:

  1. On the Navigation menu, click Utilities > Key Conversions > Tasks.
  2. Complete the fields on the Key Convert Tasks form.
  3. If you are combining existing tasks, select the Combine existing Tasks check box.
  4. Select one of the following actions:
    Option Description
    To save the conversion to run later Click Save.
    To run the conversion now Click Run.
    To schedule the conversion to run on a regular basis via the process server Click Schedule and complete the information on the Schedule dialog box.