Move time entries from one project to another

Developers & API
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Hello!

I need to write a script that moves time entries from one generic to another project. The logic is as follows: time is logged on tasks with a certain identifier in the description. Once a project with that name exists, the time entries shall be transferred accordingly.

I managed to get this working as follows but the problem I’m still facing is that the times are not showing up on the project (I mean: Projects → search for the project → it shows 0 hours). The times will show up though if I go to the project details and then click on “Status”).

So what am I doing?

  1. Using the Reports API (“workspaces/{self.workspace_id}/reports/detailed”) I fetch the time entries
  2. From the results I take the data from the “timeentries” field and modify it as follows:
te["id"] = te["_id"]
te["projectId"] = cp["id"]   # ID of the target project
te["billable"] = True
te["description"] = f"{te['description']} / auto-moved from @xyz!"
te["taskId"] = None
  1. Then I do an update.
    def update_time_entry(self, entry):
        path = f"workspaces/{self.workspace_id}/time-entries/{entry['id']}"
        data = {
            "billable": entry["billable"],
            "description": entry["description"],
            "end": entry["timeInterval"]["end"],
            "id": entry["id"],
            "projectId": entry["projectId"],
            "start": entry["timeInterval"]["start"],
            "tagIds": entry["tagIds"],
            "taskId": entry["taskId"],
        }
        return self._put(path, data)

What am I missing?

2

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Transferring time entries from one project to another can be a common requirement in project management, especially when tasks are reorganized or reassigned. Fortunately, there are several efficient methods and tools available to streamline this process and ensure accurate time tracking across projects.

Here’s how you can seamlessly move time entries from one project to another:

  1. Time Tracking Software Features: Utilize time tracking software that offers robust features for managing time entries. Look for functionalities specifically designed to facilitate the transfer of time entries between projects, such as bulk editing or reassigning entries.
  2. Manual Transfer: Manually transfer time entries from one project to another within your time tracking software’s interface. This method involves selecting individual time entries associated with the original project and reassigning them to the new project.
  3. Bulk Import/Export: Some time tracking tools allow you to import/export time entry data in bulk using standardized formats like CSV (Comma Separated Values). Export time entries from the original project, make any necessary adjustments, and then import them into the new project.
  4. Automation Scripts: Develop automation scripts or macros to automate the process of transferring time entries between projects. These scripts can extract relevant time entry data from the original project and populate it into the destination project, saving time and reducing manual effort.
  5. Expert Time Entry Management Services: Consider outsourcing time entry management tasks to professional service providers specializing in data management and entry. These experts can handle the transfer of time entries between projects efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

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