What does The Asterisk (*) Symbol next to the Resource Price/Unit in Primavera P6 mean?

In Primavera P6, you may sometimes notice an asterisk (*) next to the Price/Unit of a resource. What does this mean? Let’s break it down.

Reason for the Asterisk

The asterisk indicates that the resource has multiple price rates during the activity’s duration. This usually happens when:

• A resource’s rate changes on a specific date (e.g., salary increase).
• The activity spans across the date when the rate changes.

Example Scenario

1. Resource Test works at $20/hour until June 30, 2016.
2. From July 1, 2016, the rate increases to $25/hour.
3. You assign this resource to an activity that runs from June into July.

Since the activity covers two different rate periods, Primavera displays an asterisk (*) in the Price/Unit column to notify you.

Key Takeaway

The asterisk is a helpful indicator that the resource’s cost is not constant throughout the activity. Primavera calculates the actual cost based on the time spent in each rate period.