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title: "Import forecast labour cost from resource plan"
url: "https://help.altus.pro/de/article/import-forecast-labour-cost-from-resource-plan"
language: "de"
last_updated: "2026-06-02T06:06:50.339Z"
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# Import forecast labour cost from resource plan

Altus allows you to import **forecast labour costs from the Resource Plan** directly into the Financials section of a project.

This enables you to:

-   Align financial forecasts with **resource planning data**
-   Reduce manual entry of forecast values
-   Ensure consistency between **resource allocations and financial reporting**

For detailed configuration of resource-based forecasting, refer to:  
[https://docs.altus.pro/products/AltusPPM/Configuration/Resources/ResourcePlantoForecast.html?q=import%20forecast](https://docs.altus.pro/products/AltusPPM/Configuration/Resources/ResourcePlantoForecast.html?q=import%20forecast)

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## Important: Prerequisites

Before importing forecast labour costs:

-   Resource plans must be **configured and populated**
-   Resources must have **cost rates defined**
-   Financial categories (e.g. Opex, Capex) must be available
-   You must have appropriate permissions to:
-   -   Access project financials
    -   Run import actions

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## Where This Is Performed

This action is completed within:

-   **Project → Financials tab**

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## High-Level Steps

1.  Navigate to **Projects**
2.  Open the required project
3.  Select **Information → Financials**
4.  In the Financials view:
5.  -   Locate the **Data menu (top right)**
    -   Select **Import Resource Forecasts**  
          
        **Tip:** When forecast data is available from the Resource Plan, a yellow notification banner will appear at the top of the Financials grid stating **“New Information to import”**. A **salmon indicator dot will also appear on the Data menu**, signalling pending data. Select **Import Resource Forecasts** to open the review window, where you can view a summary (e.g. transaction count and total cost) and optionally open **Details** before confirming the import.

✅ This option is available from the dropdown alongside:

-   Export to CSV
-   Import Timesheet Actuals

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## What Happens During Import

When you select **Import Resource Forecasts**:

-   Forecast labour costs are calculated from the **Resource Plan**
-   Values are mapped into the Financials grid
-   Costs are reflected across the selected time periods

You will typically see:

-   Updated **Forecast values**
-   Aggregated totals at category level (e.g. Opex)
-   Updated variance calculations

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## Post-Import Actions

After importing:

1.  Review the updated **Forecast values**
2.  Validate totals across:
3.  -   Time periods
    -   Financial categories
4.  Select **Save** (if required) to persist changes

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## How This Impacts Altus

This functionality ensures:

-   Financial forecasts are aligned with **resource allocations**
-   Improved accuracy in:
-   -   Cost forecasting
    -   Budget vs forecast tracking
-   Reduced duplication between:
-   -   Resource planning
    -   Financial management

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## Key Considerations

-   Import reflects **current resource plan data only**
-   Changes to resource plans require **re-import to update forecasts**
-   Financial values may overwrite existing forecast entries
-   Ensure resource rates and allocations are correct before import

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## Tips

-   Use this action as part of your **planning cycle**
-   Re-import after major changes to:
-   -   Resource assignments
    -   Allocation hours
    -   Cost rates
-   Validate financial totals after each import
-   Combine with **timesheet actuals import** for full financial tracking

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