Why is a timecard read-only?

Answer

Common causes are manager or employee approval, payroll sign-off, lockout dates, closed periods, missing edit access, or historical correction requirements.

Start here

1. Capture the exact employee, date, timeframe, and page involved.
2. Compare expected behavior with one known-good user or transaction.
3. Check effective-dated assignments before changing configuration.
4. Review audit history where available.
5. Escalate with screenshots, test results, and business impact—not only the error message.

Practical rule

Fix the confirmed source of the issue. Avoid broad profile, rule, or organization changes to solve a single unverified case.