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Calculating the Compensation Budget

After the budget definition (including the desired budget expressions) have been defined, you can begin the budget calculation.

NOTE:  The budget calculation process should only be run in a server environment. Running the budget calculation process on a mobile or dedicated client is not recommended.

The budget calculation can take several minutes to complete depending on the number of employees and complexity of the budget expressions. During the calculation process, you can periodically press ALT + ENTER to refresh the screen and update the budget status.

To calculate the budget

1. From the application-level menu, choose Navigate > Site Map > Administration - Compensation Planning > Compensation Plan Rules Administration.
2. From the visibility filters, select Budgets.
3. In the budgets list, select the budget, and then click Calculate.
4. Verify that the budget calculation is completed by reviewing the status field in the budget record.

   When the calculation is completed, the budget status is Calculated.

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