Tasks troubleshooting
Goal
Unblock task create/update, timers, and time logging failures.
Who it is for
Clerk and manager.
Common problems
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 422 assignee/due/estimate/milestone/type required | Setup requires the field | Fill the field or relax the toggle in Projects setup |
| Cannot start timer | Another timer running | Stop timer on the active task first |
timer_already_stopped | Double stop | Refresh; start a new timer if needed |
| Time save 422 notes/task/future/increment | Time policies | Add notes/task, use a non-future date, or enter hours in allowed increments |
| Milestone delete fails | Tasks still linked | Reassign or remove tasks (milestone_has_tasks) |
| Task missing from list | Filters (My tasks only, status, project) | Clear filters |
| No Tasks nav | Module or pm.view missing | Enable projects; grant permission |