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title: Create a project task in the project workbench
description: Create a project task for a waterfall phase.
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product: Project Management
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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# Create a project task in the project workbench

Create a project task for a waterfall phase.

## Before you begin

Role required: it\_project\_manager

## About this task

While creating a project task in the project workbench, the time constraint type is defaulted based on the project type.

-   For a manual project, the default constraint is Start On and can't be changed.
-   For an automatic project, the default constraint is Start ASAP and can be changed to Start On if required.
-   When the constraint is Start ASAP, the **Planned start date** is disabled.
-   When you create an agile phase and associate a sprint, the task start date is set from the sprint start date. The constraint is set to Start On automatically.

## Procedure

1.  Select a waterfall phase in the project workbench timeline.

2.  Select **New** in the detail view.

3.  Fill out the Project Task form.

4.  Select **Submit**.


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