Assigning DBA Codes

When you set up DBAs, you assign each DBA a numeric transaction code. Because the numeric transaction codes 001 through 999 are reserved for pay types, use the numeric transaction codes 1000 through 9999 to define up to 9000 DBAs.

Grouping similar DBAs by function is the recommended approach. For example, you might group all long-term disability deductions and assign numbers within a range, leaving some numbers available for later additions, as follows:

• 1220: Long-term disability insurance coverage at 66 2/3 percent.

• 1222: Long-term disability insurance coverage at 50 percent.

DBAs are not specific to one company. You can use DBAs across different companies.