This article explains how to create a pay code rule within an existing pay agreement so the correct pay code logic is applied during processing.
Define a Pay Code Rule
1. Open the Pay Agreement Entry screen, then open the pay agreement you want to update (if it is not already open).
2. Scroll to Secondary Interpretation, then click Open to expand the section.
3. Next to the relevant pay code type, click Open (for example, Time Rules) to expand that pay code type section.
4. Click Add.
5. In the Pay Code Rule Entry pane (right-hand side), confirm the Conditions tab is active.
6. In Name, enter a name that identifies the pay code rule (the name must be unique within the agreement).
7. In Validity Dates, next to Start Date, click the calendar button, then select the date the pay code rule should start.
8. In Validity Dates, next to End Date, click the calendar button, then select the date the pay code rule should end.
📌 Note: The Start Date and End Date must fall within the validity period of the agreement. If the agreement has an open-ended validity period and the pay code rule should remain valid indefinitely, do not set an End Date.
If you need to compare this pay code rule’s results against other pay code rules (for example, to pay the highest or lowest applicable amount), select Compare Results.
Compare Results is only available if the Compare Results flag is set on the agreement header.
9. In Compare Set, select the compare variable for the pay code rule group you want this rule assigned to.
Compare Set is only available if the Compare Results flag is set on the agreement header and Compare Results is selected on the pay code rule.
10. Define the conditions for the pay code rule as required.
11. Define one or more actions and action limits for the pay code rule as required.
12. Click Save.
The system shows a confirmation message to confirm the agreement was saved successfully.
📌 Note: You can also create a new pay code rule by copying an existing pay code rule.