Retroactive Processing Considerations for Process Lists

This topic discusses:

• How changes to a process list can affect retroactive processing.

• Recalculating subprocess sections during retroactive processing.

How Changes to a Process List Can Affect Retroactive Processing

Pay attention to effective dates. If you modify an effective-dated set of data that applies to previously processed payroll periods, when retroactive processing is run, the results will vary. If you want to change the section for future payroll periods only, add a new effective-dated row to the section, then modify the list of elements.

Recalculating Subprocess Sections During Retroactive Processing

When a subprocess section is executed during retroactive processing, the Retro Recalc (retroactive recalculation) option, which you select for the earning and deduction elements on the Earnings - Calculation page, applies. For example, if you select Do Not Recalc (do not recalculate), the element isn't recalculated when it's encountered in the subprocess section.