Timecard Is Read-Only

What this usually means

Determine whether approval, sign-off, lockout, access, or timeframe is preventing edits.

First checks

1. Check employee and manager approval status.
2. Confirm the period has not been signed off.
3. Review payroll lockout or edit restriction dates.
4. Verify function access permits edits.
5. Use historical correction only when the closed-period process requires it.

Evidence to capture before escalating

• Employee or manager ID; do not send sensitive information in open channels.
• Exact date, timeframe, page, tile, or workflow.
• Expected result versus actual result.
• Screenshot of the message and relevant audit or configuration evidence.
• Whether the issue affects one user, one location, or the full organization.

Avoid

Do not make broad production configuration changes until the issue is reproduced with a controlled test. Fix the smallest confirmed layer first.