How to Download a Superannuation Contribution File

Once a SuperStream batch has been processed and is closed, it is possible to download the superannuation contribution file that was generated as a result of processing the batch so that it can be saved to a file location. The file will be saved as a comma separated text file (.CSV extension).

Once the contribution file is saved to a file location you do the following with the file:

• open and view the contents of the file

• send the file to the relevant service provider or fund for processing.

Each time a contribution file is downloaded, the system automatically updates any of the following information that has changed since the file was last downloaded:

• Payee name details including the following:

  • Tax File Number

  • Title

  • Salutation

  • Surname

  • Given Name

  • Middle Name

  • Gender

  • Date of Birth

  • Address

  • Email 1

  • Mobile No, Bh Phone No or Ah Phone No (depending on which number has been provided)

  • Fund Policy Number.

• Pay company details including the following:

  • ABN

  • Trade Name

  • Employer Number

  • BSB Number

  • Account Number

  • Account Name

  • (Contact) Surname

  • (Contact) First Name

  • (Contact) Email

  • Phone or Mobile (depending on which has been specified).

• Fund details including the following:

  • ABN

  • USI

  • Reporting Name

  • Electronic Service Address

  • BSB

  • Account Number

  • Account Name.

• SuperStream service provider details including the following:

  • Provider Name

  • ABN

  • Electronic Service Address

  • Electronic Error Messaging flag

  • BSB

  • Account Number

  • Account Name.

Therefore, if the information provided in a contribution file is rejected by a superannuation fund due to the payee, pay company, fund or service provider details being incorrect, the relevant details can be updated in the system and the contribution file for the relevant SuperStream batch can be downloaded again so that the corrected details are reflected in the contribution file.

However, the superannuation contribution information in the contribution file will remain the same as it was when the batch was created. That is, no monetary values will be changed/updated in the contribution file. Where a payee's report contribution amounts were incorrect, an adjustment must be made in a pay batch and that adjustment will be factored into the next contribution period.

To download the contribution file that was generated as a result of processing a Superannuation batch at any time after the batch is closed, follow the procedure below.

How to Download a Contribution File
	Navigate to Payroll > Pay Process > SuperStream. The SuperStream screen opens.
2.	Using the SuperStream screen, search for the closed SuperStream batch to which the contribution file belongs. Batches that match your search criteria are listed in the Results section of the screen.
3.	In the Results section of the screen, click the Download Contribution File button at the start of the row where the relevant batch is listed, A confirmation message is displayed.	Open
4.	Click Yes to download the contribution file. The confirmation message closes and the file is downloaded to the default download location on your device and a download icon is displayed in the task bar at the bottom of the screen, as shown in the example below. Open
5.	To find where the file file has been downloaded to on your local device, click on the download icon and select Show in folder, as shown in the example below. This will allow you to copy the file to another location or to open the file if necessary.