Activity Type

Activity Type in ERPNext helps you maintain different types of activities against which a Timesheet can be made.

To access Activity Type, go to,

Home > Projects > Time Tracking > Activity Type

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1. How to create Activity Type

  1. Go to the Activity Type List and click on New.
  2. Add the subject of the Activity Type.
  3. Specify 'Default Costing Rate' if any.
  4. Mention 'Default Billing Rate' is applicable.
  5. Save.

By default, the following Activity Types are created in ERPNext.

  • Planning
  • Research
  • Proposal Writing
  • Execution
  • Communication

Further, The Default Costing Rate and the Default Billing Rate for Individual Employees can also be configured using Activity Cost .

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