Error_Allocation_method_isn_t_correct

Error: Allocation method isn't correct

Issue

I'm calculating a check (or a benefit) and there's an error message that says the allocation method isn't correct. How do I fix this?

 

Explanation

Most of the time the allocation method error  is related to the GL accounts that have been 

  • set up in the GL accounts assigned to the allocation (employee pay code). 

  • set up as the allocation method (employee pay code). 

  • set up in the pay code (Organization). 

 

Solution

To fix this error, look at how 

  • the employee position is set up. (Modify Existing Employees > Pay Codes tab) And then, verify the allocation method, allocations, and GL accounts. 

  • the pay code is set up. (Organization > Pay Codes). 

 

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