# Tasks
Project is divided into Tasks.
In ERPNext, you can also create a Task independently.
### Status of the Task
A Task can have one of the following statuses - Open, Working, Pending Review, Closed, or Cancelled.
* By default each new Task created has the status set to 'Open'.
* If a Time Log is made against a task, its status will be set to 'Working'.
### Dependent Task
You can specify a list of dependent tasks under the 'Depends On' section.
* You cannot close the parent task until all dependent tasks are closed.
* If the dependent tasks are delayed and overlap with the expected Start Date of the Parent task, the system will reschedule the parent task.
### Managing Time
ERPNext uses [Time Log](/docs/user/manual/en/projects/time-log.html) to track the progress of a Task.
You can create multiple Time Logs against each task.
The Actual Start and End Time along with the costing is updated based on the Time Log.
* To view Time Log made against a Task click on 'Time Logs'
* You can also create a Time Log directly and link it to the Task.
### Managing Expenses
You can book [Expense Claim](/docs/user/manual/en/human-resources/expense-claim.html) against a task.
The system shall update the total amount from expense claims in the costing section.
* To view Expense Claims made against a Task click on 'Expense Claims'
* You can also create a Expense Claims directly and link it to the Task.
* Total amount of Expense Claims booked against a task is shown under 'Total Expense Claim' in the Task Costing Section
### Status of the Task
A Task can have one of the following statuses - Open, Working, Pending Review, Closed, or Cancelled.
* By default each new Task created has the status set to 'Open'.
* If a Time Log is made against a task, its status will be set to 'Working'.
### Dependent Task
You can specify a list of dependent tasks under the 'Depends On' section.
* You cannot close the parent task until all dependent tasks are closed.
* If the dependent tasks are delayed and overlap with the expected Start Date of the Parent task, the system will reschedule the parent task.
### Managing Time
ERPNext uses [Time Log](/docs/user/manual/en/projects/time-log.html) to track the progress of a Task.
You can create multiple Time Logs against each task.
The Actual Start and End Time along with the costing is updated based on the Time Log.
* To view Time Log made against a Task click on 'Time Logs'
* You can also create a Time Log directly and link it to the Task.
### Managing Expenses
You can book [Expense Claim](/docs/user/manual/en/human-resources/expense-claim.html) against a task.
The system shall update the total amount from expense claims in the costing section.
* To view Expense Claims made against a Task click on 'Expense Claims'
* You can also create a Expense Claims directly and link it to the Task.
* Total amount of Expense Claims booked against a task is shown under 'Total Expense Claim' in the Task Costing Section
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