Change wording of payroll category

[BreeDeCunha]

I had originally set up a car allowance (with actually is under Allowance Other) with the description "Car Allowance" to make it easy for the employees to understand on their payslip.

I then realised that we need to include the description V1 Private Vehicle. The type of allowance was correct, I just needed to add that description in.

I am about to finalise STP 22/23. I have changed the wording of the allowance in MYOB, but the description in the payroll verification is still showing as Car Allowance. 

Does this take time to update, or what else do I need to do?

[Earl_HD]

Hi @BreeDeCunha 

Thanks for your post. To fix this, I'd suggest to change/edit the pay category name. This help article will give you more information about : Payroll categories / Editing payroll categories

Note: Under entitlement the show balance on payslip should be mark check.
Cheers,
Earl

[BreeDeCunha]

@Earl_HD you have not read my question properly.

I have changed it already, but it is still not flowing through to the payroll verification report.

See attached.

[Earl_HD]

Hi @BreeDeCunha 

My apologies. After you update the payroll categories, you would need to send update event to ATO then close the report then re open.

Please do let me know how you go on this.
Regards,
Earl

[BreeDeCunha]

Hi @Earl_HD 

I can't send an update event for 22/23, I get the error message 

The Payment Date falls within the lock period. You can't record pays dated in the lock period. Contact your administrator for more information.

Btw, the normal lock period is not on, so I don't know what it is referring to.

[Earl_HD]

Hi @BreeDeCunha 

Can you please run a $0 payrun dated 30/06/23 and send that to the ATO. Please let me know how you go on this.

Regards,
ear;

[BreeDeCunha]

Nope, still not working

[Earl_HD · Accepted solution]

Hi @BreeDeCunha 

Thanks for confirming. Can you please Go to the Setup menu and choose Preferences.

  > Click the Security tab.

  > Select the Lock Periods: Disallow Entries Prior to option, and choose the relevant date.
  > This selection places a lock on all transactions prior to the date selected. 
  > Click OK.

Note : Note that your user role needs to be have the permission to change preferences.

Regards,
Earl

[BreeDeCunha]

Yes that worked. I unlocked the period, ran an update event and then it is now showing correctly.

thanks for your help.

[Earl_HD]

@BreeDeCunha 

Thanks for letting us know that your problem is now resolved. Feel free to post again, we're happy to help.

Cheers,
Earl