Understanding the Delivered System Data

Absence Management delivers a set of system data consisting of predefined rules that you can use when configuring your system. You do not need to define these rules. They are part of the Absence Management core application and can be used wherever you need them.

Note: All system elements are delivered and are considered to be system data.

See Working with System Elements.

Warning! Do not modify this system data. Many Absence Management calculations assume that the value of the system data remains consistent. Modifying them can jeopardize the integrity of the system.

This table lists the delivered system data:

Element Type	Element Name	Description	Comments
Array	GP AR PSLP GRP ID	Payslip message group ID.
Array	GP AR PSLP MSG PBD	Payslip message active.	Array to read PLSP_MSGs managed in GP that are active.
Array	GP AR PSLP PLIST	Payslip message HR group list.
Count	GP WORK DAY COUNT	Work day count.	Counts the number of workdays. Used with the standard proration element GP PRORATE WRK DAY. For this count element, a day is considered a workday if scheduled hours are greater than zero.
Count	GP WORK HRS COUNT	Work hours count.	Counts the number of workdays. Used with the standard proration element GP PRORATE WRK HRS. For this count element, count the number of scheduled hours.
Duration	GP YEARS OF SVC	Years of service.	Calculates the years of service based on the hire date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP MONTHS OF SVC	Months of service.	Calculates the months of service based on the hire date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP DAYS OF SVC	Days of service.	Calculates the days of service based on the hire date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP AGE IN YEARS	Age in years.	Calculates the age of person in years from the birth date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP AGE IN MONTHS	Age in months.	Calculates the age of person in months from the birth date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP AGE IN DAYS	Age in days.	Calculates the age of person in days from the birth date through the calendar period end date.
Duration	GP CAL DAYS SLICE	Calendar days in slice.	Calculates the number of calendar days in the slice. Used in the proration element GP PRORATE CAL DAYS.
Duration	GP CAL DAYS SEG	Calendar days in segment.	Calculates the number of calendar days in the segment.
Duration	GP CAL DAYS PERIOD	Calendar days in period.	Calculates the number of calendar days in the calendar period. Used in the proration element GP PRORATE CAL DAYS.
Date	GP ABS BGN DT - 1	Absence begin date - 1.
Date	GP PMNT DT EXTR	Payment date, date extract.	Returns three variable elements (GP PMNT DATE YR, GP PMNT DATE MO, GP PMNT DATE DY) that will resolve to the year, month, and day of the Calendar Payment Date.
Date	GP PRD BGN DT EXTR	Period begin date, date extract.	Returns three variable elements (GP PRD BGN DATE YR, GP PRD BGN DATE MO, GP PRD BGN DATE DY) that will resolve to the year, month, and day of the Calendar Period Begin Date.
Date	GP SLICE END DT +1	Slice end date, plus one day.	Returns the slice end date, plus one day. Used in a duration element GP CAL DAYS SLICE that calculates the number of calendar days in a slice.
Date	GP SEG END DT +1	Segment end date, plus one day.	Returns the segment end date, plus one day. Used in a duration element GP CAL DAYS SEG that calculates the number of calendar days in a segment.
Date	GP SEG END DT EXTR	Segment end date, date extract.
Date	GP SLI BGN DT EXTR	Slice begin date, date extract.
Date	GP SLI END DT EXTR	Slice end date, date extract.
Date	GP PRD END DT +1	Period end date, plus one day.	Returns the period end date, plus one day. Used in a duration element GP CAL DAYS PERIOD that calculates the number of calendar days in a calendar period.
Date	GP PRD END DT EXTR	Period end date, date extract.	Returns three variable elements (GP PRD END DATE YR, GP PRD END DATE MO, and GP PRD END DATE DY) that resolve to the year, month, and day of the calendar period end date.
Date	GP SEG BGN DT EXTR	Segment begin date, date extract.
Error message	MSG PIN	Call Error Message	Triggers the writing of a message, when entered in a Formula element. Before executing this element, the same formula must populate other system elements, such as MSG_NBR, MSG_SET_NBR, and MSG_PAYMENT_ERR.
Formula	GP JANUARY	January.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is January; otherwise False.
Formula	GP FEBRUARY	February.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is February; otherwise False.
Formula	GP MARCH	March.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is March; otherwise False.
Formula	GP APRIL	April.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is April; otherwise False.
Formula	GP MAY	May.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is May; otherwise False.
Formula	GP JUNE	June.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is June; otherwise False.
Formula	GP JULY	July.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is July; otherwise False.
Formula	GP AUGUST	August.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is August; otherwise False.
Formula	GP SEPTEMBER	September.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is September; otherwise False.
Formula	GP OCTOBER	October.	Returns True if the month of the Calendar Period is October; otherwise False.
Formula	GP NOVEMBER	November.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is November; otherwise False.
Formula	GP DECEMBER	December.	Returns True if the month of the calendar period is December; otherwise False.
Formula	GP COUNT WORK DAYS	Workday count.	Returns True if scheduled hours are greater than zero; otherwise False. Used in the count element GP WORK DAY COUNT to count the number of workdays.
Formula	GP COUNT WORK HRS	Work hour count.	Returns the number of work hours for a day. Used in the count element GP WORK HRS COUNT to count the number of work hours.
Formula	GP CHECK 1ST SEG	Check if first segment.	Returns True if you are in the first segment of a calendar for a payee; otherwise False. Determined by checking the value of the system element FIRST SEGMENT.
Formula	GP CHECK LST SEG	Check last segment.	Returns True if you are in the last segment of a calendar for a payee; otherwise False. This is determined by checking the value of the system element LAST SEGMENT.
Formula	GP CHK 1ST ACT SEG	Check first active segment.	Returns True if you are in the first active segment of a calendar for a payee; otherwise False. This is determined by checking the value of the system element FIRST ACT SEGMENT.
Formula	GP CHK LST ACT SEG	Check last active segment.	Returns True if you are in the last active segment of a calendar for a payee; otherwise False. This is determined by checking the value of the system element LAST ACT SEGMENT.
Formula	GP FM PSLP AR	Payslip messages duration.	(Duration formula). Calls GP FM PSLP SEL (population) when duration criteria is met.
Formula	GP FM PSLP SEL	Payslip messages duration.	(Population formula). Writes to the writable array If the EmplID meets the population criteria in the Message Definition. The message definition may have specified that a custom formula will be used to determine the criteria.
Formula	GP RETRO OVERRIDE	Retro process override formula.
Generation Control	GP QTR END ONLY	Quarter end only.	Checks generation control based on the quarter-end date. The quarter-end date is based on a predefined generation control frequency of QTR END (which references a frequency with a factor of 4). Note: For generation control frequency to be True, enter the matching generation control frequency on any calendar for which you want generation control to be True.
Generation Control	GP YEAR END ONLY	Year end only.	Checks generation control based on the year-end date. The year-end date is based on a predefined generation control frequency of YEAR END (which references a frequency with a factor of 1). Note: For generation control frequency to be True, you must enter the matching generation control frequency on any calendar for which you want generation control to be True.
Generation Control	GP APPLY 1ST SEG	Apply once - first segment.	Checks generation control based on whether the calculation is in the first segment (in a calendar). Generation control is True if you are in the first segment or False if you are not.
Generation Control	GP APPLY LST SEG	Apply once - last segment.	Checks generation control based on whether the calculation is in the last segment (in a calendar). Generation control is True if you are in the last segment or False if you are not.
Generation Control	GP APPLY LST A SEG	Apply once - last active segment.	Checks generation control based on whether the calculation is in the last active segment (in a calendar). Generation control is True if you are in the last active segment or False if you are not.
Generation Control	GP APPLY 1ST A SEG	Apply once - first active segment.	Checks generation control based on whether the calculation is in the first active segment (in a calendar). Generation control is True if you are in the first active segment or False if you are not.
Proration Rule	GP PRORATE CAL DAY	Proration based on calendar days.	Provides basic proration logic based on calendar days.
Proration Rule	GP PRORATE WRK DAY	Proration based on workdays.	Provides basic proration logic based on workdays.
Proration Rule	GP PRORATE WRK HRS	Proration based on work hours.	Provides basic proration logic based on work hours.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND NEAR 0DEC	Round to nearest zero decimal places.	Rounds to nearest (up if greater than or equal to 5; otherwise down) zero decimal places.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND NEAR 2DEC	Round to nearest two decimal places.	Rounds to nearest (up if greater than or equal to 5; otherwise down) two decimal places.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND UP 0DEC	Round up to zero decimal places.	Rounds up to zero decimal places.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND UP 2DEC	Round up to two decimal places.	Rounds up to two decimal places.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND DOWN 0DEC	Round down to zero decimal places.	Rounds down (truncates) to zero decimal places.
Rounding Rule	GP ROUND DOWN 2DEC	Round down to two decimal places.	Rounds down (truncates) to two decimal places.
Variable	GP TEMP001 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP002 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP003 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP004 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP005 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP006 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP007 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP008 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP009 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP010 CHAR	Temporary variable - character.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP001 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP002 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP003 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP004 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP005 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP006 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP007 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP008 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP009 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP010 NUM	Temporary variable - number.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP001 DATE	Temporary variable - date.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP002 DATE	Temporary variable - date.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP003 DATE	Temporary variable - date.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP004 DATE	Temporary variable - date.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP TEMP005 DATE	Temporary variable - date.	For use in formulas as a temporary variable (to calculate intermediate results).
Variable	GP PRD END DATE YR	Period end date - year.	Stores the calendar period year if the date element GP PRD END DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The date element GP PRD END DT EXTR extracts the year from the calendar period and populates the variable GP PRD END DATE DY. For this date extract and corresponding variable to be resolved, either put this date element directly on the process list (include it in a section) or reference it in another element that is being resolved.
Variable	GP PRD END DATE MO	Period end date - month.	Stores the calendar period month if the date element GP PRD END DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The date element GP PRD END DT EXTR extracts the month from the calendar period and populates the variable GP PRD END DATE DY. For this date extract and corresponding variable to be resolved, either put this date element directly on the process list (include it in a section) or reference it in another element that is being resolved.
Variable	GP PRD END DATE DY	Period end date - day.	Stores the calendar period day, if the date element GP PRD END DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The date element GP PRD END DT EXTR extracts the day from the calendar period and populates the variable GP PRD END DATE DY. For this date extract and corresponding variable to be resolved, either put this date element directly on the process list (include it in a section) or reference it in another element that is being resolved.
Variable	GP TRUE	True.	Default is 1. Can be used in conjunction with formulas to set a value that is equal to True, which can then be used to validate against generation control or other checks.
Variable	GP FALSE	False.	Default is 0. Can be used in conjunction with formulas to set a value to False, which can then be used to validate against generation control or other checks.
Variable	GP ACTIVE	Active.	Default is A (active). Can be used in conjunction with formulas to check and compare with an active or inactive status that is retrieved from a different table.
Variable	GP GL AFF INTRA1	Affiliate Intra 1 - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL AFF INTRA2	Affiliate Intra 2 - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL AFFILIATE	Affiliate - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL ALT ACCOUNT	Alternate Account - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL BUDGET REF	Budget Reference - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL CHARTFIELD1	Chartfield 1 - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL CHARTFIELD2	Chartifeld2 - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL CHARTFIELD3	Chartfield 3 - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL CLASS	Class Field - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL DEPT	GL Department - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL FUND	Fund Code - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL OP UNIT	Operating Unit - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL PRODUCT	Product - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL PROGRAM	Program Code - Chartfield
Variable	GP GL PROJECT	Program Code - Chartfield
Variable	GP NULL DATE	Null Date	Used within rules when a reference to a 'null' date needs to be checked (or initialized).
Variable	GP PMNT DATE DY	Payment Date - Day	Stores the Calendar Payment Date 'Day' - if the Date GP PMNT DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date element GP PMNT DT EXTR will extract the 'day' from the Calendar Period and populate the variable GP PMNT DATE DY.
Variable	GP PMNT DATE MO	Payment Date - Month	Stores the Calendar Payment Date 'Month' - if the Date GP PMNT DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date Element GP PMNT DT EXTR will extract the 'month' from the Calendar Period and populate the Variable GP PMNT DATE MO.
Variable	GP PMNT DATE YR	Payment End Date - Year	Stores the Calendar Payment Date 'Year' - if the Date GP PMNT DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date Element GP PMNT DT EXTR will extract the 'year' from the Calendar Period and populate the Variable GP PMNT DATE YR.
Variable	GP PRD BGN DATE DY	Period Begin Date - Day	Stores the Calendar Period Begin Date 'Day' - if the Date GP PRD BGN DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date Element GP PRD BGN DT EXTR will extract the 'day' from the Calendar Period and populate the Variable GP PRD BGN DATE DY.
Variable	GP PRD BGN DATE MO	Period Begin Date - Month	Stores the Calendar Period Begin Date 'Month' - if the Date GP PRD BGN DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date Element GP PRD BGN DT EXTR will extract the 'month' from the Calendar Period and populate the Variable GP PRD BGN DATE DY.
Variable	GP PRD BGN DATE YR	Period Begin Date - Year	Stores the Calendar Period Begin Date 'Year' - if the Date GP PRD BGN DT EXTR is resolved. Note: The Date Element GP PRD BGN DT EXTR will extract the 'year' from the Calendar Period and populate the Variable GP PRD BGN DATE DY.
Variable	GP PSLP ASOF	Payslip Message Duration As Of	Message definition - if using date for duration- date is as of what?
Variable	GP PSLP CAL RUN	Payslip Message Calendar Run	Message definition calendar run only populated if Duration of message = Calendar
Variable	GP PSLP EMPLID	Payslip Message Employee ID	Message definition EmplID only populated if Population criteria is EmplID.
Variable	GP PSLP FM NUM	Payslip Message	Message definition FM NUM only populated if population criteria is 'custom formula'
Variable	GP PSLP FROM DT	Payslip Message From Date	Message definition From Date only populated if duration of message is as of a date
Variable	GP PSLP GP	Payslip Message Assign Method	Message definition - Assignment Method
Variable	GP PSLP GRP ID	Payslip Message Group ID	Message definition Group ID only populated if GP Group Build is Population criteria.
Variable	GP PSLP MSG CTRY	Payslip Message Country	Country of message definition (key to message definition)
Variable	GP PSLP MSG NBR	Payslip Message Number	Message number from payslip definition (key to message definition)
Variable	GP PSLP PLIST	Payslip Message HR Group List	Message definition HR Group List only populated if HR Group List is Population criteria.
Variable	GP PSLP SEL	Payslip Message Select	Message definition - population selection criteria
Variable	GP PSLP STATUS	Payslip Message Status	Status of message "active or inactive"
Variable	GP PSLP TO DT	Payslip Message To Date	Message definition To Date optionally populated if duration of message is as of a date
Variable	GP SEG BGN DATE DY	Segment Begin Date - Day
Variable	GP SEG BGN DATE MO	Segment Begin Date - Month
Variable	GP SEG BGN DATE YR	Segment Begin Date - Year
Variable	GP SEG END DATE DY	Segment End Date - Day
Variable	GP SEG END DATE MO	Segment End Date - Month
Variable	GP SEG END DATE YR	Segment End Date - Year
Variable	GP SLI BGN DATE DY	Slice Begin Date - Day
Variable	GP SLI BGN DATE MO	Slice Begin Date - Month
Variable	GP SLI BGN DATE YR	Slice Begin Date - Year
Variable	GP SLI END DATE DY	Slice End Date - Day
Variable	GP SLI END DATE MO	Slice End Date - Month
Variable	GP SLI END DATE YR	Slice End Date - Year
Writable Array	GP WA GUIDE	WA Segmentation Guide	Used for integration with EPM. To use it, just add the WA to any section. The writable array will not cause the resolution of the system elements defined in the Writable Array Fields grid.
Writable Array	GP WA PSLP MSG	Payslip Messages	Payslip Messages writable array

This table lists the legend for the following tables listing system elements:

Abbreviation	Description
DU	Could be use during duration element process.
DB	The value of the Day Before is available (name = System Element + DB).
DA	The value of the Day After is available (name = System Element + DA).
OS	What day does the system element value correspond: Current day being processed in the beginning balance offset period Current day being processed in the beginning balance offset period.
PA	These system elements will only be populated when processing a take element that was created from the negative balance take with other absence rule (redirected to), or was created by the mapped to functionality.
OR	Represent the overridden system elements related work schedule and alternate work schedule.

This table lists system elements that are related to a work schedule:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	OR	Comments
DAY OF WEEK	Day of the Week	Character	X	X	X	X			Represents the day of the week, Sunday through Saturday. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character '1' through '7' (Sunday through Saturday).
DAY STATUS	Day Status	Character	X	X	X	X			Represents whether the day has been processed ('P') or not ('U'). Valid Values: Character 'P' & 'U' ('P' = Processed / 'U' = Unprocessed).
SCHED DFNx	Schedule define x	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the primary work schedule's x user defined field. The value of this system element could vary each day.
SCHED HRS	Scheduled Hours	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the overridden work schedule's x user defined field from the daily work schedule override of the primary workday ID. The value of this system element could vary each day.
SCHED HRS OR	Scheduled Hours	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the overridden scheduled work hours from the daily work schedule override of the primary workday ID. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED HRS WK	Sched Hours without Overrides	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the scheduled work hours from the primary work schedule. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED ID	Work Schedule	Character	X						Represents the primary work scheduled ID. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED OVER IND	Schedule Over. Ind	Character	X	X	X	X	X		This system element equals 'Y' (Yes), if the day of the event being processed has a daily work schedule override for the primary work day ID, else the system element equals 'N' (No). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
WORK DAY ID	Work day ID	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the workday ID of the primary work schedule. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
WORKDAY ID OR	Work day ID	Character	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the primary workday ID of the daily work schedule override. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.

This table lists system elements that are related to an alternate work schedule:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	OR	Comments
SCHED DFx1 ALT	Schedule define x	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the alternate work schedule's x user defined field. The value of this system element could vary each day.
SCHED HRS ALT	Scheduled Hours Alternate	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the overridden work schedule's x user defined field from the daily work schedule override of the alternate workday ID. The value of this system element could vary each day.
SCHED HRS ALT OR	Scheduled Hours Alternate	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the overridden scheduled work hours from the daily work schedule override of the alternate workday ID. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED HRS ALT WK	Sched Hours Alt s/o Overrides	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the scheduled work hours from the alternate work schedule. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED ID ALT	Alternate Work Schedule	Character	X						Represents the alternate work scheduled ID. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
SCHED OVER ALT IND	Schedule Alt. Over. Ind	Character	X	X	X	X	X		This system element equals 'Y' (Yes), if the day of the event being processed has a daily work schedule override for the alternate work day ID, else the system element equals 'N' (No). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
WORK DAY ID ALT	Work day ID	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the workday ID of the alternate work schedule. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.

This table lists system elements that are related to holidays:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	Comments
HOLIDAY HRS	Holiday Hours	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the public holiday hours from the HR holiday table. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE	Holiday Schedule	Character	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the holiday schedule code from the HR holiday table. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.
HOLIDAY TYPE	Holiday Type	Character	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the public holiday type from the HR holiday table. The value of this system element could be different each day of the event.

This table lists system elements that are related to take definitions:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	OR	Comments
ABSENCE REASON	Absence Reason	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence reason for the absence event. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
ABSENCE TYPE	Absence Type	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence type of the Take associated with the absence event. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
TAK CONFIGx PARENT	Take Configx of Parent	Character	X						Represents the x user defined field associated with the Take element of the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
TAKE CONFIGx	Take Config x	Character	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the x user defined field associated with the Take element of the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.

This table lists system elements that are related to absence event entry:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	Comments
ABS BGN DATE	Absence Begin Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event begin date. The value of this system element will be the same for all days within each event.
ABS END DATE	Absence End Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event end date. The value of this system element will be the same for all days within each event.
ABSENCE DATE	Absence Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the calendar date of the day of the event being processed. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore is different each day.
BGN DAY IND	Begin Day Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals '1' (Yes), if the 1st day of the event is being processed, else the system element equals '0' (No). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character '1' &'0' ('1' = Yes/'0' = No).
BGN DAY IND HLF	Begin Half Day Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals the value entered on the absence event entry component for this event. The employee was absent a half a day on the first day of the event. What day does the system element value correspond: Current day being processed. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
END DAY IND	End Day Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals '1' (Yes), if the 1st day of the event is being processed, else the system element equals '0' (No). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character '1' &'0' ('1' = Yes/'0' = No).
END DAY IND HLF	End Half Day Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals the value entered on the absence event entry component for this event. The employee was absent a half a day on the last day of the event. What day does the system element value correspond: Current day being processed. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
EVENT ADJUSTMENT	Event Adjustment (override)	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the adjustment to the 'per absence' entitlement balance associated with the Absence Take of the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVENT ENTITLEMENT	Event entitlement (override)	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the override to the 'per absence' entitlement units for the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVT CONFIGx CH	Event Config	Character	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event entry's first user defined character field for the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVT CONFIGx CH UPD	Event Configx Character Update	Character	X					Represents the first daily absence user defined character field that can be assigned a value and then stored on the absence daily results. The value of this system element will be retrieved and stored on the absence daily results only if the system element is entered in the User Defined Result Fields grid of the Absence Take definition. It is a daily system element. A common place to assign a value to this system element is the absence take day formula or the absence take unit formula. A different value could be stored each day on the absence daily results depending upon what value is assigned to the system element each day. The stored value can then be used in a take element offset formula via the system element EVT CONFIG CHx OS, or in a duration element via the system element EVT CONFIG CHx DU.
EVT CONFIGx DC	Event Configx	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event entry's first user defined character field for the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVT CONFIGx DC UPD	Event Configx Decimal Update	Decimal	X					Represents the first daily absence user defined character field that can be assigned a value and then stored on the absence daily results. The value of this system element will be retrieved and stored on the absence daily results only if the system element is entered in the User Defined Result Fields grid of the Absence Take definition. It is a daily system element. A common place to assign a value to this system element is the absence take day formula or the absence take unit formula. A different value could be stored each day on the absence daily results depending upon what value is assigned to the system element each day. The stored value can then be used in a take element offset formula via the system element EVT CONFIG DCx OS, or in a duration element via the system element EVT CONFIG DCx DU.
EVT CONFIGx DT	Event Config x	Date	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event entry's first user defined character field for the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVT CONFIGx DT UPD	Event Configx Date Update	Date	X					Represents the first daily absence user defined character field that can be assigned a value and then stored on the absence daily results. The value of this system element will be retrieved and stored on the absence daily results only if the system element is entered in the User Defined Result Fields grid of the Absence Take definition. It is a daily system element. A common place to assign a value to this system element is the absence take day formula or the absence take unit formula. A different value could be stored each day on the absence daily results depending upon what value is assigned to the system element each day. The stored value can then be used in a take element offset formula via the system element EVT CONFIG DTx OS, or in a duration element via the system element EVT CONFIG DTx DU.
EVT CONFIGx MN	Event Config x	Monetary	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event entry's first user defined character field for the absence event being processed. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
EVT CONFIGx MN UPD	Event Configx Monetary Update	Monetary	X					Represents the first daily absence user defined character field that can be assigned a value and then stored on the absence daily results. The value of this system element will be retrieved and stored on the absence daily results only if the system element is entered in the User Defined Result Fields grid of the Absence Take definition. It is a daily system element. A common place to assign a value to this system element is the absence take day formula or the absence take unit formula. A different value could be stored each day on the absence daily results depending upon what value is assigned to the system element each day. The stored value can then be used in a take element offset formula via the system element EVT CONFIG MNx OS, or in a duration element via the system element EVT CONFIG MNx DU.
ORIG BEGIN DATE	Original Begin Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the absence event original begin date. The value of this system element will be the same for all days within each event.
PARTIAL HOURS	Partial Hours	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the partial hours if any for the day of the absence event being processed. Partial hours can be entered for each event via the absence event entry component for the begin day of the event, or for the end day of the event. Partial hours can also be entered for all days of the event. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
PIN TAKE NUM	Absence Take Element	Pointer	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the PIN (element) number of the Take element for the day.

This table lists system elements that are calculated during absence processing:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	OR	Comments
ABS BEGIN ENTL BAL	Absence Begin Entitl Balance	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the entitlement period balance as of the beginning of the day. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS BEGIN WAIT BAL	Absence Begin Wait Balance	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the wait period balance as of the beginning of the day. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS CUM EVT WAIT	Absence Cum Event Wait	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the entitlement balance as of the beginning of the day. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS CUM LINK WAIT	Absence Cum Linked Wait	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the sum of the wait count of each day of the absence event through the day of the absence event being processed including the wait counts of previously linked absence events. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS CUM PARTIAL HR	Absence Cum Partial Hours	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the sum of the partial hours of Absence Takes for the same day being processed including the current Absence Take. This system element is only available when duplicates are allowed for that Absence Take. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS ELIG DATE	Absence Eligible Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X	X	The Take element's eligibility date resolves once at the beginning of each absence event. The resulting value of the eligibility date is available via this system element. The employee is not eligible to be paid prior to this date (all daily units will be considered unpaid). The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
ABS ELIG IND	Absence Eligible Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals 'Y' (Yes), if the day of the event being processed is greater than or equal to the eligibility date, else the system element equals 'N' (No). (See ABS_ELIG_DATE) The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
ABS END ENTL BAL	Absence End Entitl Balance	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the entitlement balance as of the end of the day. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS END WAIT BAL	Absence End Wait Balance	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the wait period balance as of the end of the day. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
ABS LINK IND	Absence Link Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	This system element = 'Y' (Yes) if the event is linked to a prior event. If the current absence event is not linked, the system element will equal 'N' (No). This system element can be used in your rules to share a linked entitlement balance, or to share a linked waiting period. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
ABS LINK PRD	Absence Link Period	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	The Take element's link period duration between two absences is resolved once at the beginning of each event. The resulting value of this period of time is available via this system element. This is used to help determine whether or not the current event is linked to a previous event. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
ABS MAP ELEMENT	Absence Map Element Number	Pointer	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the Take element's mapped to Take element. This system element will be populated for each day of the current event that is mapped (a mapped to Take element is generated). The value of this system element is resolved each day and therefore could have a different value each day.
ABS MIN IND	Absence Minimum Indicator	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	This system element = 'Y' (Yes) if this event satisfies the minimum number of calendar days the absence must span before the event is eligible to be paid else the system element equals 'N' (No). The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
ABS MIN PRD	Absence Minimum Period	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the Take Element's minimum period or the minimum number of calendar days the absence must span to be considered a valid absence event. If the absence event spans fewer calendar days than the minimum period, the event is not eligible to be paid and will not be considered for linking (a future dated event will never link to this event). The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
ABS NEG ELEMENT	Absence Negative Element Number	Pointer	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the Take element's negative balance rules, take with other absence. This system element will be populated when the amount of the entitlement balance drops below zero (the day is redirected to another take element). The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event.
ABS SOURCE ELEMENT	Absence Source Element Number	Pointer	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the PIN number of the Take element from which this Absence Take was mapped or redirected. The value of this system element could vary each day.
ABS WAIT COUNT	Absence Wait Count	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	The Take element's wait count formula resolves each day if the wait per absence indicator is checked on. The resulting value of the wait count formula is available via this system element each day (the unit representation for each day). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
DAY COUNT	Day Count	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	The Take element's Day Formula resolves each day. The resulting value of the Day Formula is available via this system element each day (the unit representation for each day). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
DAY COUNT UNP	Day count unpaid	Decimal	X	X	X	X	X	X	This system element equals the number of unpaid units (the unpaid portion of the day count). The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.
FIRST DATE LINK	First Date Link	Date	X						Represents the begin date of the earliest absence event linked to the absence event begin processed. If the event is not linked it represents the begin date of the absence event being processed. The value of this system element will be the same for all days within each event.
FIRST EVT BGN DT	First Event Begin Date	Date	X	X	X	X	X		Represents the begin date of the earliest absence event linked to the absence event begin processed. If the event is not linked it represents the begin date of the absence event being processed. The value of this system element will be the same for all days within each event.
LINK YES-NO	Link Yes-No	Character	X						This system element = 'Y' (Yes) if the event is linked to a prior event. If the current absence event is not linked, the system element will equal 'N' (No). This system element can be used in your rules to share a linked entitlement balance, or to share a linked waiting period. The value of this system element is resolved once prior to the 1st day of each event and therefore will be the same value each day of the event. Valid Values: Character 'Y' &'N' ('Y' = Yes/'N' = No).
TOTAL ABS BY DAY	Total Absence hours by day	Decimal	X						Represents the sum of the partial hours of Absence Takes for the same day being processed including the current Absence Take. This system element is only available when duplicates are allowed for that Absence Take. The value of this system element is calculated each day absent and therefore could be different each day.

This table lists system elements related to the forecasting process:

System Element Name	Description	Format	DU	DB	DA	OS	PA	OR	Comments
TXN ID	Transaction Identifier	Character	X						Represents the transaction ID of either the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction being processed. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction.
TXN RSLT OPTN	Transaction Result Option	Character	X						Represents the transaction result option of either the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction being processed. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction. Valid Values: Character Value. 'T' - Use Temporary Tables, 'N' - Do not write results.
FCST ASOF DT	Forecast As Of Date	Date	X						Represents the as of date for which the absence balance of the specified Take element will be calculated. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during the Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction.
FCST BGN DT	Forecast Begin Date	Date	X						Represents the Forecast Period Begin Date for which either Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry being processed. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction.
FCST END DT	Forecast End Date	Date	X						Represents the Forecast Period End Date for which either Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry being processed. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Absence Forecasting or Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction.
PIN FCST TAKE NUM	Forecast Pin Number	Pointer	X						Represents the Take element for which the absence balance will be calculated. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during the Balance Inquiry. It is only available during the Balance Inquiry transaction processing. The value of this system element will not change during the processing of the transaction. Valid Values: PIN Number.
ABS EVT FCST VAL	Absence Event Forecast Value	Character	X	X	X	X	X	X	Represents the value of the Take element's Forecast Element resolved for an absence event during Absence Forecasting. When is it Available: This system element is resolved during Absence Forecasting. It is only available during the batch Absence Take element processing. It is a daily system element. The value of this system element will be the same for each day of the event.

Understanding the Delivered System Data

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System Elements Related to Work Schedule

System Elements Related to Alternate Work Schedule

System Elements Related to Holidays

System Elements Related to Take Definition

System Elements Related to the Absence Event Entry

System Elements Calculated during the Absence Processing

System Elements Related to the Forecasting Process