Permanent Transactions

Permanent transactions are used to ensure an employee receives the same transaction every pay period. These transactions are particularly useful for handling consistent allowances or deductions.


Key Features

  • Automatic Repetition: Permanent transactions repeat every pay period, regardless of circumstances.

  • Unchanging Amounts: They remain consistent and do not vary between pay periods.

  • Transaction Types: They can be either allowances or deductions.

  • Auto-Copy Functionality: The system automatically copies permanent transactions to standard transactions when you open a pay period in PayGlobal.

  • Temporary Suspension: You can suppress the auto-copy process for a specified period by setting a "Suppress auto pay until" date in the employee's annual leave transaction.


Benefits

  • Eliminates the need for manual entry of recurring transactions.

  • Reduces processing time.

  • Minimizes the risk of keying errors.


Steps to Add a Permanent Transaction

  1. Select Employee Record:

    • In the Transaction View window, locate the employee for whom you wish to add the permanent transaction.

    • Click on the employee's record to select it.

  2. Go to Payroll > Permanents and select Edit and right click and select Add Record on press the Ins button

  3. Insert Permanent Transaction:

    • With the employee's record selected, press Insert or the "+" button to open the Select Allowance box or the “-” button to open the Select Deduction box.

    • Enter the specific transaction code for the permanent transaction (e.g., any deductions, allowances, etc.) and press Enter.

  4. Fill Transaction Details:

    • In the transaction details window, input required fields such as:

      • Amount

      • Effective date

      • Any pertinent codes (e.g., reason codes)

    • Ensure all fields are appropriately completed based on the specifics of the transaction.

  5. Verify and Close:

    • Revisit the employee's record to ensure the transaction appears correctly.

    • Exit the Transaction View after confirming all changes.


Key Notes

  • Permanent transactions should be created before the pay is opened to ensure that it flows into the Pay correctly.

  • Management of permanent transactions is accessible via:

    • The Permanents tab in employee records.

    • Transaction View for broader oversight.

  • If Auto-pay is set to no the permanent will appear only when an attempt is made to enter the first Standard transaction for the employee.

  • If a permanent has been created once the pay is already open, you can use the Copy to Sequence command to copy the permanent into the open standard pay See Help Topic: 2722


This structured approach streamlines payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for repetitive entries.

 

Related links:

Standard Pay Processing Manual

Payroll fundamentals manuals