Change the Code of an Absence Accrual Code

To change the code of an absence accrual code, use the Key Conversions utility for absence accrual codes.

Warning: We strongly recommend that a backup copy of your database is created before running the utility because there is no way to undo the process without a backup database.

To change the code of an absence accrual code:

  1. In the Navigation pane, select Utilities > Key Conversions > Absence Accrual Codes.
  2. On the Change Number tab of the Absence Accrual Codes form, click + Add Absence Accrual Code below the grid.
  3. In the Existing Absence Accrual Code column in the new blank row, enter or select an absence accrual code.
  4. In the New Absence Accrual Code column, enter the new code.
  5. To specify other absence accrual codes to change, repeat steps 3 and 4.
  6. Select one of the following actions:
    • To make the change immediately, click Run.
    • To schedule the change process to run at a later time, click Schedule and complete the fields on the Schedule dialog box. The change takes effect after the process is completed.
    Other applications, and any transactions that reference the affected records, are updated automatically.