Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on rate definitions, value by criteria and other important components.

1. How are the Reporting Required and Calculate Live Rates checkboxes used in rate definitions?

   The Reporting Required option ensures that the that HCM Rates Process populates the pay_rate_values table for the rate which is required for inclusion in the Allowance History file. The Calculate Live Rates option ensures that rate is processed in the payroll process.

2. Can I run Generate HCM Rates at for a single pay relationship object group for my testing purposes?

   No, but consider using the Generate HCM Rates Start Date parameter so that the process does not have to calculate rates back from the start date of each employee’s record.

3. How does the FTE option on the rate definition interact with the FTE input value for a flat amount element?

   The behaviour of the contributor amount FTE option depends on the contributor. For example, in an element rate definition, if the element FTE input value is set to 'Yes', then selecting it at contributor level will calculate and return a part-time (actual) amount based on the FTE amount held on the element entry. If element FTE input value is set to 'No', then selecting an FTE at contributor level will mean the part-time value is returned (that is, the same part-time value that is held on the Amount input value).

4. I want to create Value by Criteria at location level. Do I need any other criteria in addition to the location code attribute?

   No, only the location code attribute is needed. Use the DBI for any criteria you want to use.

5. How are the Reporting Required and Calculate Live Rates checkboxes used in rate definitions?

   The Reporting Required option ensures that the that HCM Rates Process populates the pay_rate_values table for the rate which is required for inclusion in the Allowance History file. The Calculate Live Rates option ensures that rate is processed in the payroll process.

6. Can I run Generate HCM Rates at for a single pay relationship object group for my testing purposes?

   No, but consider using the Generate HCM Rates Start Date parameter so that the process does not have to calculate rates back from the start date of each employee’s record.

7. How does the FTE option on the rate definition interact with the FTE input value for a flat amount element?

   The behaviour of the contributor amount FTE option depends on the contributor. For example, in an element rate definition, if the element FTE input value is set to Yes, then selecting it at contributor level will calculate and return a part-time (actual) amount based on the FTE amount held on the element entry. If element FTE input value is set to No, then selecting an FTE at contributor level will mean the part-time value is returned (that is, the same part-time value that is held on the Amount input value).

8. I want to create Value by Criteria at location level. Do I need any other criteria in addition to the location code attribute?

   No, only the location code attribute is needed. Use the DBI for any criteria you want to use.