Configuring pay provider validation rules

The Pay Provider Validation rule set determines pay rules that validate timesheet data. The Administrator may specify whether the validation check produces an error message or a warning message if the data is invalid.  

Pay Provider Validation Rule page contents

Depending on the rule, the fields listed below may vary.

  • Name. The name of the rule. This field is read-only.

  • ID. The unique ID that is assigned to the rule, for example, PPV_NFC_101. This field is read-only.

  • Implementation Class. The category that the rule is assigned to. This field is read-only.

  • Description. The description of the rule. This field is read-only.

  • Message. The text of the message that is displayed to the user when the rule is triggered.

    • Note: In Configuration Management, the rule settings XML file excludes Message text. This prevents unintentionally overwriting customized message text in pay provider validation rules.  

  • Enabled. Whether the rule is enabled or disabled.

  • Validation Type (ERROR or WARNING). Specify whether the rule produces an ERROR message type or a WARNING message type. Timesheet ERROR messages cannot be certified until the message is resolved or validation is overridden. Timesheet WARNING messages may be certified and processed for payroll.

  • Control Logic. Assign or remove rule control logic items.  A rule control logic item determines the outcome of the application of the validation rule.  For example, if the control logic item “Exclude Full Time Employees” is assigned to a Pay Provider Rule, then the rule does not validate timesheets for full time employees.

Configuring pay provider rules

To configure a pay provider rule, take these steps:

  1. Click Common Set Up > Rule Management on the main menu. The Rule Management page opens.

  2. Click the Pay Provider Validation link. The page opens and the Rules for Pay Provider Validation Rule Set table displays.

  3. Click the Name link on the row that identifies the pay provider rule. The rule opens.

  4. Make changes.

    • Note: Pay provider validation rules include the Message text box. If the message has been modified and you want to restore the default message text, click Restore Message. The default text replaces the current text.  

    • Note: In Configuration Management, the rule settings XML file excludes Message text. This prevents unintentionally overwriting customized message text in pay provider validation rules.

  5. Click Save. A success message displays.