What is total float in SAP SRD-PRO-PMN - PRO-Project Management?

SAP Term: total float

• Component: SRD-PRO-PMN

• Component Name: PRO-Project Management

• Description: Period of time in which a project task can start without causing a delay in the project timeline.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Total float is a term used in project management to describe the amount of time a task can be delayed without impacting the overall project timeline. It is also known as “slack” or “float time”. It is calculated by subtracting the Early Start date from the Late Start date of a task. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SRD-PRO-PMN PRO-Project Management, total float can be used to identify tasks that have the potential to be delayed without impacting the overall project timeline. This can help project managers identify tasks that can be delayed in order to focus resources on tasks that are more critical to the project timeline. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that total float does not take into account any external factors that may impact the project timeline, such as resource availability or external dependencies. Therefore, it is important to consider these factors when determining which tasks can be delayed without impacting the overall project timeline. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Total float is closely related to free float, which is the amount of time a task can be delayed without impacting any other tasks in the project timeline. Free float is calculated by subtracting the Early Start date from the Early Finish date of a task.