Due dates identify when case work is expected. Budgets track authorized hours or money and are separate from client payments.
Case types may calculate a default due date or require one. Existing-case edits require Edit Cases and an editable case. Due Date (Not Monitored) means the current status does not monitor due dates.
Use the budget summary or Budget tab where available. Depending on case type, the budget can track hours, money, both, or be disabled. Required budgets must be supplied during creation.
Budget adjustments require Modify Case Budget. Review authorized amounts, consumed work, and adjustment notes before increasing limits.
A soft cap warns about budget limits. A hard cap can block additional billable work or approvals checked against the budget. Review the warning and seek the appropriate authorization before continuing.
Changing a budget does not charge the client or replace time, expense, or invoice entry.