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, go to Go to the Modify Navigation and App Settings section on the left side of the screen, select Edit next to the Timesheets tab, and choose either Disable to automate both Timesheet Submission and Approval workflows or Auto Approvals to automate approval only. This configuration removes unnecessary submission and approval steps while allowing time data to continue flowing through the system. When complete, users can enter time without needing to submit or wait for approval, depending on the option selected.

What This Article Covers: Timesheet Workflow Configuration

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

What you will accomplish
Configure Timesheets settings 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 admistrator access to modify application settings.
The Timesheets feature must already be enabled in OnePlan.
You must be able to access the Modify Navigation and App Settings area.

Instructions

Open Task Management Settings

Go to the Modify Navigation and App Settings section on the left side of the screen
Select the Edit button next to the Timesheets tab.
Select Disable to automate both Timesheet Submission and Approval Workflows
Select Auto Approvals to only automate Approval Workflows

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

Can I re-enable submission and approval later?

Yes, you can return to Modify Navigation and App Settings, edit the Timesheets configuration, and change the workflow option to re-enable submission and approval.

Does disabling submission affect time tracking data?

No, disabling submission in OnePlan does not stop time data from being recorded or processed; it only removes the requirement for users to manually submit entries.

What happens when I enable Auto Approvals?

When Auto Approvals is enabled in OnePlan, approval workflows are handled automatically so entries are approved without manual review

Will users still see Submit or Approve buttons?

When workflows are disabled in OnePlan, users will no longer need to interact with Submit or Approve actions