Efficiently Approve Requested Resources on Project Resource Requests

Select multiple project resource requests containing requested resources and confirm resources in a single action. The resource manager can approve resources for multiple requests as a group, significantly reducing the staffing effort required. For example, when the project manager and resource manager have already reached a mutually beneficial agreement on the requested resources. This time-saving approach enhances productivity and allows resource managers to focus on more strategic tasks, ultimately contributing to improved project execution and overall business performance.

Select Multiple Requests and Right-Click to Access the Menu

Review the Selected Requests and Requested Resources Before Approval

The business benefits are:

• Quicker collaboration between project managers and resource managers simplifies the confirmation process.
• Reduced staffing effort by enabling resource managers to approve resources for multiple requests simultaneously.
• More time for resource managers to focus on strategic and high-value activities.

Steps to Enable

Use the Opt In UI to enable this feature. For instructions, refer to the Optional Uptake of New Features section of this document.

Offering: Project Execution Management  No Longer Optional From: Update 24D

Tips And Considerations

• Opt-in to this feature from the Project Resource Management functional area under the Project Execution Management offering.

• When approving requested resources, overbooking checks are conducted and the resource manager will be presented with warnings or errors for resources that have schedule conflicts.

Key Resources

• Based on Idea 656513 from the Project Management Idea Labs on Oracle Cloud Customer Connect.

Access Requirements

No new access requirements.