Extension settings error when modifying project due date
In Practice CS, if a project is added after the due date, the project defaults to a due date in the next year. If the project is then placed on extension, the following error may be generated:
Extensions must be setup so that each extension occurs after the previous extensions. Please adjust the extension settings.
In other words, the extended due date cannot be before the original due date.
Solution
The proper procedure for extending a project that has been added after the due date is as follows:
- Select or and go to the Projects tab to open the client project.
- In theDue datessection, make sure theExtensionfield is set toNot extended.
- Use theCurrentfield to enter a due date in the current year.noteRemember, the date entered at this point needs to be earlier than the extended due date.
- SelectOKto save the change.
- Open the project again.
- Use theExtensionfield to select the extension.noteIf there is no extension entry, right-click and chooseAdd Entry.
- Change theCurrentdate to the extended due date.
- SelectOKto save the project.
