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# Project field mapping

# Project field mapping {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

During an import, values from Microsoft Project overwrite fields in project
records.
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| Microsoft Project fields | Project Management fields |
|-|-|
| Task Name | Short description. The field is overwritten only while you import the first time. |
| Note | Description |
| Start | Planned start date |
| Finish | Planned end date |
| Duration | Planned duration |
| Actual Start | Actual start date |
| Actual Finish | Actual end date |
| Actual Duration | Actual duration |
| % Complete | Percent complete (personalize the form to add this field) |
| Predecessor Lag | Lag time between predecessor and successor |
| WBS | WBS |
| Critical | Critical path |
| Rollup | Rollup |
| Text10 (Field used for syncing purposes) | Task Sys_Id |
| Project Header Title | Project name |
| Project Header Subject (Field used for syncing purposes) | Top Task Sys_Id |
| Resource | Assigned to \[assigned_to\] Note: During import, if there are multiple resources assigned to a task in Microsoft Project: * The first resource is added to the Assigned to field. * The rest of the resources are added to the Additional assignee list field. {#r_ProjectFieldMapping__ul_mld_jkh_mbb} |
| Resource Group | Assignment Group |
[Table 1. Project Field Mapping]

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**Related concepts**   

* [Project import from Microsoft Project](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/F7VVZSmNFHuVSuHyHF~uLw "Import Microsoft project files into the ServiceNow Project Management application.")
* [Project export to Microsoft Project](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IyjMcF9FkPfd2HoqlznGJA "If you are using Microsoft Project to manage project activities, you can export a project to Microsoft Project (mpp) file, an XML file, or a CSV file.")
* [Calendars and schedules- Limitations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/iLy0352Uq4BOwaIkShn7Cg "Some calendar elements from Microsoft Project are not imported into the Project Management application.")
* [Importing and exporting projects](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Udes11Am4GzGZ2tx2zScLg "You can manage projects using both Microsoft Project and the ServiceNow Project Management application.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create custom field mapping for Microsoft Project import](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LzaLxEre4FdPojc3oz9xaQ "Map custom fields from Microsoft Project to ServiceNow fields before importing a project.")
* [Import project tasks for multiple projects](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0F2CutHZfQpw1j_xnSq1qA "Import project tasks for multiple projects from an external file system or data source using import sets and transform maps.")