Loading rates of pay in bulk involves entering multiple employee pay rates at once into a payroll system. This method streamlines payroll management by enabling administrators to efficiently update compensation rates for a group of employees, rather than processing each change individually.
Applying loading rates in bulk is essential for reducing the potential for errors and ensuring that employees receive their correct pay on time.
If you encounter an error message when loading personal rates of pay in bulk, it may be due to one of two possible reasons.
Formatting issues
There is an issue with the file format. To ensure the file is in the correct format, verify that the file structure matches the expected layout.,
A blank line at the end of the file can also cause the upload to fail. To check that there is no blank line, follow the steps below.
Open the CSV file in Notepad.
Place your cursor on the last row.
Press Backspace to remove any extra blank lines.
Save the file, then try uploading again.
Data Issues
The file contains data issues. To ensure the data is correct:
Check that each rate of pay is associated with a valid employee number.
If you're including appointment IDs, they need to be valid and active for the employees listed.
If you've completed the above steps and the issue persists, please raise a new case online and reference this article title. When doing so, include the following:
Attach the file.
A screenshot of the error message.