# Why I am Unable to Log Time for My Task?

> It is because the task is a dependent task. You can’t log time for the dependent tasks unless you finish the parent task.

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/llms.txt).

Source: https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/unable-log-time-task

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It is because the task is a dependent task. You can’t log time for the dependent tasks unless you finish the parent task.

You can find the dependency details directly from the task list page. Please click [dependency icons](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/can-see-task-dependencies-task-list-page/) from the task list page to find the dependent task details.