Error 'Employee cannot punch out before punch in' when using the timeclock

Error 'Employee cannot punch out before punch in' when using the timeclock

This error means there is a future punch that needs to be deleted.


Click on File, Employees, Timecard tab.


Click on the employee's name and click the Next button until you find the future punch.


You may have to go months or years into the future but it should only take a few minutes.




Timeclock error

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