# I cannot log time on a date

- URL: https://www.usewisecost.com/help/troubleshooting/cannot-log-time-on-a-date
- Audience: Admins, Team members
- Last updated: 2026-09-19
- Part of the WiseCost Help Center: https://www.usewisecost.com/help

> WiseCost blocks a time entry when the date is in the future and future-dated entries are off, or when it falls outside the contract's period of performance.

WiseCost stops a time entry on a date for two reasons: the date is in the future and your company does not allow future-dated entries, or the date is outside the period of performance of the contract you chose. Pick a valid date or a different contract, or ask your admin to change the setting.

## The date is in the future

With **Future-dated time activities** on, you can log up to 7 days ahead. With it off, you can log only today and past dates. Both compliance presets turn it off, because time should be recorded when the work is done.

- **If you are logging time:** wait until the day arrives. Planned leave can be logged on the day itself or afterward.
- **If you are the admin:** the switch is in **Company Setup → Company settings → Compliance**, in the **Time entry** card. See [Compliance presets and settings](https://www.usewisecost.com/help/dcaa-compliance/compliance-presets-and-settings).

## The date is outside the period of performance

Each Class or Project can have a start date and an end date. Time cannot be logged to it outside that range.

- **If you are logging time:** check that you chose the right contract for that date. If the contract is right and the date is too, tell your admin.
- **If you are the admin:** check the **Period** column of the contract in **Company Setup → Classes** or **Company Setup → Projects**. If the contract or award was extended, update its end date. See [Contract budgets and period of performance](https://www.usewisecost.com/help/time-tracking/contract-budgets-and-period-of-performance).

## The timesheet is not editable

If the whole period is closed to you, look at the status of your timesheet. A **Pending**, **Approved** or **Locked** timesheet cannot be edited. Withdraw it if it is Pending, or ask your approver to reopen it.