If you are not using the Stopwatch, Easy Calendar, or Batch Entry and simply want users to manually create their Time Tracking Summary record from the Account object, follow the steps outlined below to create a quick action on the Account Object.
Create a
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New Action on Account
Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Account
Click on Buttons, Links, and Action > New Action
Enter the following values:
Action Type = Create a Record
Target Object = Time Tracking Summary
Label = Whatever you would like this to be called
Name = (autofill)
Description = Example, “Auto set X and Y fields on Time Tracking Summary.”
Create Feed Item = Up to you, this will post in the chatter feed.
Success Message = Example, “Your time has been logged.”
Icon = Up to you.
Choose
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the Fields
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for Layout
Required fields: Account, Entered For, Log Date, and Hours (As Number)
Optional Fields: Add any additional fields you would like user to enter.
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