Common mistakes with Capacity Planner

Estimate team capacity for a period. Avoid these pitfalls to get clean, predictable results every time. A few small fixes usually solve most problems.

Top mistakes to avoid

• Using inconsistent input formats that break the output.
• Skipping required fields or leaving placeholders unchanged.
• Not validating the result before sharing or publishing.
• Mixing different units or date styles in the same run.
• Relying on the first output without a quick test.

How to fix them

Standardize your inputs first. Run a short test, confirm the result looks right, then scale to the full data set. This avoids last‑minute fixes and rework.

Quality checklist

• Inputs are consistent and complete.
• Output matches the required format.
• You tested with a small sample.

FAQ

Why does output look different than expected? Usually it’s a formatting mismatch or missing field.

Is there a safe default setup? Start with minimal inputs and add options one at a time.

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Keep your inputs consistent—small changes in format often create large differences in output. When in doubt, run a quick test with sample data before applying to final content.