How to Disable Submit and Approve for Timesheet Line Items

Direct Answer: How to Disable Submit and Approve for Timesheet Line Items in OnePlan

To disable submit and approval requirements for timesheet line items in OnePlan, open the Timesheets setup screen, select the Timesheet Management tab, and in the Workflow section check Disable to bypass both submission and all approval workflows, or check Auto Approvals to skip only manager approval while still requiring submission. Time data continues to be recorded either way.

What This Article Covers: Timesheet Workflow Configuration

This article explains how to disable or automate the submission and approval steps for timesheet line items in OnePlan.

What you will accomplish
Configure the Workflow section of Timesheet Management so users can record time without manual submission or approval overhead.

Before You Begin: Disable Submit and Approve for Timesheet Line Items

You must have Administrator permissions in OnePlan.
The Timesheets feature must already be enabled.
If you want a formal approval process instead of disabling it, see How to Configure Timesheet Approval Workflows in OnePlan.

Step-by-Step: Disabling Submit and Approve for Timesheet Line Items in OnePlan

Task: Open the Workflow Section

Expand the global navigation bar on the left side of OnePlan and select Setup.
Select the Edit (pencil) icon next to Timesheets.
Select the Timesheet Management tab, then locate the Workflow section.

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Task: Disable Submission and Approval, or Automate Approval Only

In the Workflow section, check Disable — Prevent Timesheet Submission and bypass All Approval Workflows — to skip both submission and every configured approval step entirely.
Alternatively, check Auto Approvals — Do not require managers to approve time — to keep timesheet submission in place while automatically approving time without manager review.
Select Save.

Why This Matters: Timesheet Workflow Flexibility

Context: Reduce Administrative Overhead

Disabling submission and approval workflows removes unnecessary steps for teams that do not require formal approval, making time entry faster and simpler.

Context: Maintain Data Flow

Time data continues to move through OnePlan normally, even when submission and approval steps are disabled or automated.

Context: Enable Reporting Without Friction

Organizations can still capture detailed time tracking data for reporting and analysis without requiring users to complete submission or approval actions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Timesheet Workflow Settings

Q: Can I re-enable submission and approval later?
A: In OnePlan, you can return to the Workflow section of Timesheet Management and uncheck Disable or Auto Approvals at any time to restore normal submission and approval.

Q: Does disabling submission affect time tracking data?
A: In OnePlan, disabling submission does not stop time data from being recorded or processed — it only removes the requirement for users to manually submit entries.

Q: What happens when I enable Auto Approvals?
A: In OnePlan, enabling Auto Approvals causes submitted entries to be approved automatically, without requiring a manager to take action.

Q: Will users still see Submit or Approve buttons?
A: In OnePlan, when Disable is checked, users no longer need to interact with Submit or Approve actions at all.