Testing a Formula for a Retroactive Pay Rule

Access the Formula Tester form.

Timecard Transaction No (timecard transaction number)

A number that the system assigns to each timecard to uniquely identify it. You can use this field in the Time Entry By Job program to retrieve a specific timecard for display. This field is also used to associate a timecard with each actual burden audit record that was created for the timecard during the Actual Burden Journaling process. If you do not know the transaction number, you can use the search button to select a timecard with which to test the formula.

Current

Indicates whether an entry in the Timecard Tag file refers to a current timecard or a historical timecard. Select this option to test a formula using a timecard from F06116.

History

Indicates whether an entry in the Timecard Tag file refers to a current timecard or a historical timecard. Select this option to test a formula using a timecard F0618.

Validate Formula

Select to verify that the syntax of the formula is mathematically valid. If it is not mathematically valid, the system changes the Formula To Test area to a contrasting color.

Calculate Formula

Select to calculate the formula and display the results in the output hourly rate box.