Options

• You can't change the Period End Date if a check for that date that already exists for that employee; delete the check instead
• Checks with New or Processed status: Modify the period end date
• Checks with Accrued, Printed, or Posted status: Void and reissue the checks

For New or Processed checks

1. Verify all checks in the New file are checks you need to correct:
   1. Select Inquiry, Check Information, Check Activity.
   2. Select the New file and click OK.
   3. Review the dates in the Period End Date column.
   4. Note checks that have the correct period end date and information.
   5. Click Close.
   6. Go to Tasks, Post Checks.
   7. Post the checks noted in step 1.d.
2. Use File Tools to create a backup of the New.prt file.
3. Modify the period end dates:
   1. Select Tools, Modify Period End Date.
   2. Type the correct period end date in the New Period End Date box.
   3. Enter the correct Period Begin Date.
   4. Select the PR Transaction file has been backed up check box.
   5. Click Start.
   6. Review the journal to confirm that the period end dates are correct.
   7. If you use daily time entries: Changing the period end date also changes the date for daily time entries. Correct these in Tasks, Change Time Entries, Change unposted time after modifying the period end date. See more information about modifying the period end date for daily time entries.
   8. Process, print, and post the check as normal.

For Accrued, Printed, or Posted checks

1. Post checks that have the correct period end date and information.
2. Void checks with incorrect date and retain them as new.
3. Follow Step 3 for New checks outlined above.

Notes:

There's an issue that can cause the Period End Date associated with a printed check to change. See information about this issue if this occurs.

Sage MyAssistant can monitor your payroll checks to ensure your period end date coincides with your current payroll run. This reduces the need for error correction and prevents voiding an entire payroll run. Contact our team at 1-800-858-7095 or email [email protected] for more information.

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