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Fix Missing Columns and Resources in Project Online
Question details
The user needs to know why custom columns, resource names, and work values from Project Professional do not appear in Project Online after publishing.
- Product
- Microsoft Project Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Publishing a project file from the desktop application to the web-based Project Online platform.
- Observed behavior
- Custom columns, actual work, remaining work, and resource names visible in the desktop app are missing in the Project Web App (PWA) view.
Ensure you have the Project Professional desktop application installed on your computer, or verify that you have administrative privileges for your Project Online environment to modify web views.
Use Project Professional Connected to Project Online
Open the project directly through the connected desktop application to view all enterprise fields and custom columns that are restricted in the web view.
Project Web App (PWA) interfaces are highly regulated and do not automatically inherit the custom views or columns you create locally in Microsoft Project Professional.
By connecting your desktop app directly to the online server, you bypass the web view limitations and can access all your resource and work value columns.
Open the Microsoft Project Professional desktop application on your computer.
When prompted at startup, select your Project Online profile to connect to the enterprise server rather than working offline.
Navigate to 'File' > 'Open' and select the project from your enterprise server to view all custom columns and resource data seamlessly.
Request a Custom Project Web App (PWA) View
Have a Project Online Administrator create a custom web view that includes your required custom columns, as standard users cannot modify the default PWA views.
Manage Projects Efficiently with WPS Office
If you are struggling with the complexities of Microsoft Project Server and Project Online, consider managing your team's tasks offline using WPS Office. WPS Spreadsheet offers a lightweight, highly compatible alternative for tracking project timelines, resources, and custom columns without the hassle of server synchronization issues.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website, download the free suite, and complete the installation process.
- 2. Open a Project Template: Launch WPS Office, go to the 'Templates' section, and search for 'Project Management' or 'Gantt Chart'.
- 3. Customize Your Columns: Easily add your custom columns, resource names, and work values directly into the spreadsheet without worrying about web-view limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't PWA views copy my columns from Microsoft Project Professional?
Project Web App (PWA) relies on a standardized set of enterprise views managed by server administrators. It does not automatically duplicate local desktop views to ensure consistency and performance across the organization.
Can I add columns directly to the Project Web App view myself?
No, standard users cannot add columns directly to the web-based Project Web App interface. Customizing these views requires administrative permissions in Project Online.
Are my work values and resources deleted if they aren't visible in Project Online?
No, your data is completely safe and stored in the enterprise database. The issue is strictly related to how the web interface displays the data; the columns are simply hidden, not deleted.
