Troubleshooting Payroll Generation Issues

Overview

Even with the best processes, errors can occur. This article covers common problems and resolutions.

Common Issues & Fixes

- Issue: No employees listed after generate

Cause: No filter selected or no eligible employees

Solution: Clear filters or select the correct department/month

- Issue: Time logs not included

Cause: "Add Timelogs to Salary" unchecked or mismatched date ranges

Solution: Check the toggle and verify time log dates are within payroll period

- Issue: Expense claims missing

Cause: Claims unapproved or outside period

Solution: Approve claims and rerun for the correct month

- Issue: Net salary shows zero

Cause: Gross and deductions cancel each other out

Solution: Inspect each line in Edit mode to identify zeroed items

- Issue: Payroll generation hangs or times out

Cause: Large data volume or network lag

Solution: Break into smaller batches by department or run during off-peak hours

FAQs

Q: Can I generate payroll for past months?
Yes—simply change the month selector to any prior month and click Generate. Historical data (time logs, claims) will be applied.

Q: How do I include bonus pay without recreating entire payroll?
Edit the existing payslip (Article #3), click + Add Additional Earning, enter the bonus amount, and save.

Q: The system says “Already Generated” but I can’t find the entry.
Check your filters (status, department). If still not found, search by employee name in the search bar.