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Task Cost Metrics

You can display cost metrics in the Gantt view without creating a current baseline.

The fields do not display, by default, on the page - requires personalizing the page. Alternatively, let your CA Clarity PPM administrator configure the Gantt list column view for the task object at the system level to display the columns.

The following cost metrics are available:

ACWP

Displays the system-calculated value of Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). This value is the total direct cost (based on posted actuals) that is incurred in performing work during a specified period. The cost calculation includes all actuals posted up until the as-of date or the system date (if no as-of date is provided).

ACWP is calculated at the following levels:

• Assignment. Actual cost is calculated as part of the posting process for actuals that are based on the financial cost matrix.
• Detail-task. The calculation is based on the following formula:

      ACWP = Sum of Actual Cost for all the assignments on the task
  

• Summary-task. The calculation is based on the following formula:

      ACWP = Sum of ACWP for all detail tasks in project
  

• Project. The calculation is based on the following formula:

      ACWP = Sum of ACWP for all summary tasks in project
  

Current Baseline Required: No

ETC (Cost)

Displays the system-calculated value of Estimate To Completion (ETC), and is calculated based on the following formula:

ETC (Cost) = remaining labor cost + remaining non-labor cost

Current Baseline Required: No

EAC (T)

Displays the system-calculated value of Estimate At Completion (EAC). This calculation is most often used when current variances are seen as typical of future variances. The calculation is based on the following formula:

EAC (T) = ACWP + ETC

Current Baseline Required: No