Define Payroll Header

Explanation

This activity is used to create a header for payroll. Defining the payroll header is the first step in the preparation of payroll calculation as the header includes all essential information regarding further processing of data, such as the time period, tax and accounting periods and the effective date.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

System Effects

There are no system effects

Window

Payroll
Payroll Overview

Related Window Descriptions

Payroll
Payroll Overview

Procedure

  1. Open the Payroll window.
  2. In the toolbar, click the New button in order to start defining a header for payroll.
  3. Specify a unique id for the payroll in the Payroll Id field.
  4. Enter a name for the payroll in the Payroll Name field.
  5. In the Period Type field, select a type of period for which this payroll will be effective. You can use the list of values.
  6. Specify an accounting time period for the payroll in the Payroll No field. You can also use the list of values for selection.
  7. Check if dates in the Tax Period and Acc Period fields are correct for the payroll calculation. Modify them per payroll needs.
  8. Verify the date of validation in the Validation Date field as it is the effective date for the created payroll.
  9. Save the information.