NOTE: You must have the security level of Superuser or Department Approver to approve timesheets.

NOTE: Policy prohibits an employee from approving their own timesheet. See the Overriding a Routing Queue (NBAJQUE) job aid to designate an appropriate Approver.

Open PHATIME in Banner

1. Login to Banner.
2. Type PHATIME in the Search field and press ENTER to open Electronic Approvals of Time Entry (PHATIME).

Filter the timesheets

Complete the following fields by typing the information or using the Search button to select from the list of options.

1. COA: Type the timesheet COA.
2. Organization: Type the timesheet organization code.
3. Transaction Status: Pending. Click the drop-down arrow to select if needed.
4. Year: Type the year in the Year field (if necessary).
5. Payroll ID: Type the Payroll ID BW (for bi-weekly).
6. Payroll Number: Type the appropriate Pay Period Number.
7. Click the Go button.
   NOTE: Pending timesheets display in alphabetical order.

Approve the timesheet

1. To select a particular employee’s timesheet:
   1. Click Filter.
   2. Enter the search criteria.
   3. Click Go to display and review the employee’s timesheet.
2. Select Approve Time from the Tools menu.
   The Status field changes to Approved.
3. Click the Close button to return to the main menu.