In Task Timeline, an extra time period displays

Products

• Clarity PPM On Premise
• Clarity PPM SaaS

Issue/Introduction

When viewing the Task Timeline, an extra period, prior to the earilest task's period, always displays in front.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE: 

1. In the MUX, open a Project

2. Go to task

3. Select timeline view.

4. Change the period display to Month then observe the first period

5. Change the period display to Quarter then observe the first period

6. Change the period display to Years then observe the first period

Expected result:

The timeline should show the earliest task's period as starting period

 
Actual Result:

It always shows an extra period in the front. This behavior is observed for all period types.

Environment

Release : 15.9.3, 16.0

Component : Clarity MUX UI Usability

Resolution

This behavior is caused by a limitation within the components design. Please submit an enhancement request if you would like to see the functionality altered.

Additional Information

Originally reviewed as DE63152, and deemed to be working as expected.