You can release a project resource allocation after the resource allocation has been approved. You can choose to release for the entire duration or for a partial duration of the project.
Note: You must have appropriate permissions to release a resource allocation.
To release a resource allocation, do the following:
Navigate to the Resources page by selecting Project Module Menu (Project #)> Go To > Resources or by clicking the Resources link on the Left Navigation Bar within a particular project.
Select a resource allocation and from the Actions menu select Release, or click the Release button.
Select if you want to release the allocation for the entire duration or release the allocation for a partial period.
Enter the modified allocation dates by clicking on the Calendar icon, if you selected to release partial allocation.
A list of activities is displayed if they were assigned to this resource. You have the option to unassign all activities associated with the resource by checking the Unassign box.
Enter a reason for releasing this project resource allocation.
Click the Release button.
Note: Only Project Managers with appropriate permissions can unassign activities.