Workday Timesheet Not Submitting
Quick answer
Timesheet blocks usually mean the hours do not match the required total, there is an unmatched time event, or an auto-filled meal break is wrong. Fix the flagged entries, then submit.
Most likely fix: Complete the required hours
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Complete the required hours
- Enter missing time or add unpaid time off if your employer's guidance allows it, then resubmit
Did this fix it?2. Fix unmatched time events
- Open the flagged day and add the missing in or out
Did this fix it?3. Edit auto-filled shifts
- Change the Out reason from Meal on the first block if it is wrong
Did this fix it?4. Ask your manager
- Managers can find unsubmitted time with the Enter Time for Worker task
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Error when submitting time, such as 40 hours must be entered.
Why it happens
- Hours below what your schedule requires
- Unmatched time event (for example a shift crossing pay periods)
- Auto-fill left a Meal out reason on a partial day
- Time entered but never submitted
This guide also covers
- workday timesheet not submitting
- workday 40 hours must be entered
- workday unmatched time event
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