Add a Work Package

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A work package without scope items or activities assigned to it may also be referred to as a planning package. As soon as a scope item is assigned, the planning package becomes a work package.

Note: After a baseline is set, each new work package must be added by submitting a change request.

To add a work package:

1. In the object selector, select ﱆ Project, select View Projects List, and then select a project name.
2. From the  Main Menu, select  Scope, and then select Work Packages.
3. Select  Add.
4. In the new row, complete the following fields:
   • Name: Enter a name for the work package.
   • ID: The ID is generated automatically based on project settings. Adjust as needed.
   • WBS: Select the WBS to associate with this work package. If the project does not use a WBS, then associate the work package with the default WBS.
   • Original Start: Select the date the work on the work package is scheduled to begin.
   • Original Finish: Select the date the work on the work package is scheduled to finish.
5. Select Save.