Delete Resources and Users in Project Server 2013
When a resource or user is no longer needed, you can delete it from Project Web App. It is recommended not deleting resources from Project Web App as this can affect the reporting of actuals. Instead, deactivate resources that are no longer needed. However if user account is deleted from company active directory then you will get below error while editing the Enterprise Resource pool.
“Errors: User Logon account invalid”
In this scenario we need to delete the resource from Project Server 2013. Use the following procedure to delete resources and users in Project Server 2013.
To delete resources and users
- On the Project Web App home page, on the Settings menu, click PWA Settings.
- On the Server Settings page, in the Queue and Database Administration section, click Delete Enterprise Objects.
- On the Delete Enterprise Objects page, select the Resources and Users option.
- Select the user or resource that you want to delete.
- Click Delete.
- On the confirmation dialog box, click OK.
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