Known issue 2018.1: JC—Inconsistency in behavior when time is entered through 'Timesheet' tab and Direct time entry screen
The following issue has been identified and subsequently replicated by MYOB Support in Exo Business version 2017.3
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As always we recommend that thorough testing in a non-live environment is undertaken before commencing an upgrade.
Issue
‘Enforce stock period locks in Job Costing’ profile when deactivated, user can enter time for previous closed period from Job Costing > Job > Timesheet tab but unable to do so from Direct Time Entry screen, getting ‘Date must be in an open period’ message.
Workaround
Enter time through Job> TimeSheet screen if it is for a closed period
Resolution
Attached to Problem ticket 155113383165 for resolution in a future release.