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Fix Project Timesheets Unavailable After Removing Hybrid Setup
Question details
Users are unable to access or edit timesheets and approvals in Microsoft Project after migrating from a hybrid setup to a fully cloud-based configuration.
- Product
- Microsoft Project Web App (PWA)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to access or submit timesheets in a cloud-only environment after removing a hybrid configuration.
- Observed behavior
- The system displays a message that the selected time period is closed or has not been created, and timesheet options are completely disabled.
Ensure you have Project Web App (PWA) Administrator privileges, as you will need access to the PWA Settings menu to modify time reporting configurations.
Verify and Open Time Reporting Periods in PWA Settings
Check your Project Web App (PWA) settings to ensure the current time reporting period is generated, marked as open, and correctly assigned to users.
When removing a hybrid configuration, time reporting sync can occasionally be interrupted. Verifying the periods and forcing a timesheet creation usually restores access.
Log into Project Online, click the gear icon in the top right corner, and select 'PWA Settings' from the drop-down menu.
Under the 'Time and Task Management' section, click on 'Time Reporting Periods'.
Check the list of reporting periods to verify that a period exists for the current date. Ensure the status of this specific period is set to 'Open'.
Have the affected user click 'Timesheet' in the left navigation pane. If configured correctly, this manual action forces Project Online to generate the timesheet interface for the current open period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my Project timesheets show as closed after moving to the cloud?
Removing a hybrid setup can disrupt the synchronization of your Time Reporting Periods. Project Online may not automatically recognize the current period after the transition, causing it to display as closed or disabled.
How do I create missing time reporting periods in PWA?
Go to PWA Settings > Time Reporting Periods. Enter the required parameters (such as the start date, duration, and the number of periods you want to generate), then click 'Create' to generate the new periods.
What should I do if the time period exists but options are still disabled?
If the period exists and is set to Open, ask the user to explicitly click the 'Timesheet' link in the left navigation menu. This manual navigation often forces the system to initialize and display the timesheet interface for that specific period.
