Override Check Date for Third-Party Checks

A new Overriding Check Date parameter is now available for the Third Party Check Writer (XML) process in Oracle HRMS US Payroll. This enhancement allows payroll administrators to optionally enter a check date that overrides the original check date during third-party check generation. The generated third-party checks and printed reports will display the overridden check date specified during process submission.

Prior to this release, the Third Party Check Writer (XML) process used only the original check date associated with the payroll or payment process. Organizations had limited flexibility when business requirements required a different check date for third-party payments or reissued checks.

This enhancement provides greater flexibility for US Payroll customers by allowing payroll administrators to override the original check date when generating third-party checks. It also helps organizations better manage payment timing requirements and supports operational scenarios that require updated or adjusted check dates.

Overriding Check Data Parameter

Steps to enable and configure

  1. Log in with a responsibility that provides access to US Payroll processing functions. 
  2. Navigate to the Submit Requests or payroll processing window. 
  3. Select the process: Third Party Check Writer (XML). 
  4. Enter the required process parameters. 
  5. Locate the new Overriding Check Date parameter. 
  6. Optionally enter the desired replacement check date. 
  7. Submit the process. 
  8. Review the generated third-party checks and report output to confirm the overridden check date is displayed correctly. 

Tips and considerations

  • The Overriding Check Date parameter is optional and should be used only when a different check date is required for business or operational purposes. 
  • Verify that the overridden check date aligns with organizational payroll policies and banking requirements. 
  • Ensure downstream payroll reconciliation and reporting processes account for the overridden check date where applicable. 
  • Review generated check output carefully before printing or distribution. 
  • Test the feature in a non-production environment prior to implementation in live payroll processing.

Key resources

Oracle HRMS Payroll Processing Management Guide (US)
Topic: Running the Third Party Check Writer (XML) Process

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