Charge Number
EVM Terms
Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: Charge Number is a general term for the identifying code that serves as the collection point for costs on a specific piece of work.
Charge Numbers are usually set up in the timekeeping or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Each one is mapped to an element of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), such as a Control Account or Work Package. Every labor hour or material cost booked to the project needs a Charge Number, so it's tied to the right piece of work.
What this means for you
The Charge Number allows the actual costs in the accounting system to be properly tracked to the corresponding elements in the EVM System.
Also known as
N/A
Used in
Cost collection and reporting; Actual Cost of Work Performed
FAQ
At what level are Charge Numbers set up?
In EVM, Actual Cost must be collected at the Control Account level or lower. So, Charge Numbers are usually set up at the Control Account or Work Package level, depending on the needs of the project or the company's procedures.
Can more than one person use the same Charge Number?
Yes. Everyone working on that piece of work charges to the same number, which is how its costs are pulled together.
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