Editing and Deleting Variations
This guide covers how to modify existing variation details or permanently remove variations from your project in Mastt's Cost Module, including both standard variations and EOT (Extension of Time) variations.
Overview
After creating variations in your project, you may need to modify details or remove unnecessary entries. The Variations feature in the Cost Module allows you to manage project cost changes effectively. You can modify variation details to keep information current or remove variations that are no longer needed, ensuring your project's financial records remain accurate and organized.
Prerequisites
- Access to the Cost Module within your Mastt project
- Understanding of your project's variation approval workflow
- Existing project variations
For detailed instructions on how to add new variations to your project, please refer to the Creating Variations guide.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Editing a Variation
- Navigate to the Cost Module from your project dashboard
- Click on the Variations tab to view all project variations
- Locate the variation you want to modify
- Click the three dots next to the variation
- Select Edit Variation from the dropdown menu
- Make your desired changes in the variation form
- Click Update to save your changes
2. Deleting a Variation
- Go to the Cost Module in your project
- Click on the Variations tab
- Find the variation you want to remove
- Click the three dots next to the variation
- Select Delete Variation from the menu
- Click Delete in the confirmation popup to permanently remove the variation
Best Practices
- Review variation details carefully before making changes to ensure accuracy
- Keep detailed records of why variations were edited or deleted for audit purposes
- Coordinate with your project team before deleting variations to avoid disrupting workflows
- Regular cleanup of unnecessary variations helps maintain organized project records
Troubleshooting
- Issue: Cannot delete variation
- Solution: Delete the associated payment first, then delete the variation
- Issue: Changes not saving
- Solution: Check all required fields are completed correctly
Tips and Notes
- Both standard variations and EOT variations follow the same edit and delete procedures
- Always double-check your changes before clicking Update to avoid unnecessary corrections
- Consider the impact on project reporting before deleting variations, as this may affect historical data
You cannot delete a Variation if a Payment has been made against it. You will need to delete the Payment before you can delete the Variation. You can find instructions on deleting Payments in our article here