Merge Pay Packet Function

The Merge Pay Packet function ensures that any updates affecting pay packet calculation (such as component assignments, un-assignments, manual leave balance updates in the leave summary screen and/or rule template changes etc.) are correctly reflected in an employee's current open pay packet.

While most adjustments are automatically merged, a manual merge may still be required in specific situations where the pay packet does not execute as expected or used for peace of mind that any employee level changes will be reflected in the current open pay packet.

When you need to Merge a Pay Packet

1. When a pay run has been finalised and then reopened after changes have been made.

2. When any changes made affects the pay packet and requires an update to ensure accuracy.

3. Error messages pop up when finalise a payrun.

How to Merge a Pay Packet

If you receive an error message specifying a pay packet ID when finalising a pay run, follow these steps to merge the pay packet:

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1. Navigate to the Pay Packet section and use the Ctrl + P shortcut to access the pay

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2. Enter the pay packet number shown in the error message, and the system will automatically retrieve the corresponding pay packet.

3. Click Merge, then OK to complete the merging process.

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