Fix Project Roadmap Not Updating Changed Task Names
Question details
The user needs to resolve an issue where changing a task name in Project for the web does not update the corresponding name in the Project Roadmap.
- Product
- Project for the web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Updating task names for items that are already connected to a Project Roadmap.
- Observed behavior
- While phase lengths and milestone dates synchronize correctly, task names changed after the roadmap connection was created do not update. However, adding a new roadmap item from the renamed task displays the correct name.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions to edit the Project Roadmap and that your internet connection is stable before making changes to project connections.
Recreate the Roadmap Connection
Since existing connections fail to sync name changes automatically, recreating the connection forces the roadmap to fetch the latest task data.
This is the most effective immediate workaround for the synchronization limitation. By deleting the old item and adding a new one, the roadmap creates a fresh link to the updated task name.
Navigate to your Project Roadmap where the outdated task name is currently displayed.
Select the existing roadmap item with the incorrect name and remove it from the roadmap.
Click the option to add a new roadmap item and reconnect it to the newly renamed task in Project for the web.
Check the roadmap to ensure the newly added item correctly reflects the updated task name.
Report the Synchronization Issue to Microsoft Support
If recreating connections is too disruptive for a large project, treat this as a backend synchronization bug and escalate it to your IT department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my phase dates sync but task names do not in Project Roadmap?
This is a known synchronization limitation in Project for the web. Initial metadata like task names often cache upon the creation of the connection, whereas numerical data like dates and milestones actively sync.
Will renaming a task affect my underlying project schedule?
No, renaming the task in Project for the web updates your local project schedule immediately without breaking it. The issue is strictly isolated to the display name on the connected Project Roadmap.
Is there a way to force a sync without deleting the roadmap item?
Currently, there is no direct 'force sync' button for task names in Project Roadmap. Recreating the connection by adding a new item is the most reliable workaround until Microsoft releases a backend fix.
