Releasing a Batch

When the last stage of the Back Pay batch process has been completed, the batch can be released. Releasing the batch allows the batch to be processed by the Interpreter service, which will update pay rates on the relevant pay agreements.

A Back Pay batch can be released once the batch has reached the Debtor Selection stage of the batch process.

Before you attempt to release a Back Pay batch, ensure the information that has been specified at each stage of the process is correct as it is not possible to modify a batch once it is released. You can use the arrow buttons in the Back Pay Batch Wizard to navigate between each screen of Wizard, thereby allowing you to check the information specified at each stage of the batch process.

Do not click on the return to Select Agreements button in the Back Pay Batch Wizard unless you want to roll the batch back to the Initial stage. If you roll the batch back to the Initial stage, you will lose all information you have specified at every other stage if the process. Therefore, only roll the batch back to the Initial stage if you need to change the batch type, the country to which the batch belongs, the rate effective date or the batch adjustment reason.

To release a batch, follow the procedure below.

1.

In the Select Debtors screen of the Back Pay Batch Wizard, click Release Batch.

A warning message is displayed, prompting you to confirm the release of the batch.

2.

To confirm the release of the batch, click Yes.

The Wizard closes and a confirmation message opens, indicating the batch has been released.