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How do I change the check issue date? (2023.11)

Find and replace the check issue date on check transactions. For example, if checks are printed with the wrong check issue date, running this routine will assign a different check issue date to the checks in the pay period.

Changing the check issue date will change the check issue date for the following transactions:

  • Employee transactions

  • Employer transactions

  • Leave transactions

 

This view was updated in the 2023.11 release. 

 

Before you get started

  • Back up the Payroll database. Running this routine will modify the database. If you need to restore the database, you will need to use the backup file. 

 

Changing the check issue date for every check in a pay period

1. Open Connect Payroll > Organization > Change Check Issue Date.

2. Use the Pay Period menu to select a pay period.

The routine will look for transactions that use the current check issue date in the selected pay period. 

3. Use the Current Check Issue Date menu to select the check issue date that you want to replace. 

4. Use the Entry Type menu to select the employee transaction entry type to assign to the transactions with the new check issue date.

Example: Normal or exception entry type

5. Use the New Check Issue Date box to enter the new check issue date.  

You should choose a date that occurs on or after the pay period begin date. 

6. Click GO (CTRL+G).

Connect will search the pay period date for the current check issue date. It will replace the current check issue date with the new check issue date. 

 

Changing the check issue date for an employee

Use the selection criteria to select an employee by entering the employee number or name. 

 

 

 

 

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