3449507 - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions regarding data import in SF Time Tracking and SF EC Time Sheet

This KBA lists the frequently asked questions related to data import in SF Time Tracking and SF EC Time Sheet. 

1. Is import of data to time sheet possible ?
2. Does import of external time data to time sheet request SF Time Tracking license ?
3. How to import data to time sheet ?
4. What is the correct way to delete the time sheet entries generated from external time data imported ?
5. Is it possible to batch delete the time sheet entries imported into the time sheets ?
6. Does import of external allowance request SF Time Tracking license ?
7. Is import of external time data and external allowance immediately processed ?
8. Why are imported external time data or external allowance pending in NEW status ?
9. "In the external time on <YYYY-MM-DD> either no hours have been entered or the entry is zero." is raised during import of external time data.

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Center - Time Sheet
• SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking

1. Is import of data to time sheet possible ?
   Yes, it is possible.
   • For attendance time recording, External Time Data is the only supported object type. It requires Time Tracking license to import External Time Data to Overtime time recorders.
   • For allowance recording, External Allowance is the only supported object type. It requires Time Tracking license to import External Allowance.
2. Does import of external time data to time sheet request SF Time Tracking license ?
   It does not require SF Time Tracking license for importing external time data to Positive time recorders.
   But it requires SF Time Tracking license for importing external time data to Overtime time recorders.
3. How to import data to time sheet ?
   2677376 - How To Import Time Sheet Data?
4. What is the correct way to delete the time sheet entries generated from external time data imported ?
   2856879 - How To Delete Time Sheet Data Processed Via External Time Data
5. Is it possible to batch delete the time sheet entries imported into the time sheets ?
   Yes, please refer to 2931444 - How to batch delete attendance time recordings or allowance recordings that were imported ?
6. Does import of external allowance request SF Time Tracking license ?
   Yes, as this is a SF Time Tracking feature.
7. Is import of external time data and external allowance immediately processed ?
   It depends on the configuration of Disable Instant Import of Time Sheet Data in Time Management Configuration. 
   Details in 2854180 - Instant import Of External Time Data and External Allowance in Time Sheet can be referred to.
8. Why are imported external time data or external allowance pending in NEW status ?
   3413476 - New status External Time Data pending
9. "In the external time on <YYYY-MM-DD> either no hours have been entered or the entry is zero." is raised during import of external time data.
   2668084 - Error When External Time Record Has Entry Of Zero Hours

Import of External Time Data

Importing External Allowances

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