Segment item parameters

Segment item parameters are declared on the Calculations tab of segment items but you can maintain them in the Parameter window.

1. In the Navigation pane, highlight the Payroll/Human Resources > Setup > Segment Items > Parameters folder.
2. In the HD view, locate and double-click the parameter you need to maintain. The Parameter window opens with the parameter record loaded.

   

Perform only the steps necessary to update the parameter record.

3. The Parameter field shows the current name of the parameter. If the parameter is not currently used in any calculation expressions, you can change it. If you change the name of a parameter that is used in a calculation expression and attempt to save the change, ActivityHD warns you that the proposed change is invalid.
4. In the Description field, enter a description of the parameter.
5. From the Data Type drop-down list, select the type of data the parameter can accept. Your options are:
   • Date
   • Number
   • String (text)
   • True/False
6. If you selected "Number" in the Data Type field, the Scale field is enabled. Enter the number of decimal places (0-4) to allow in parameter values.
7. From the Date Source drop-down list, select the type of date to compare the effective date for parameter values to. Your options are:
   • Check
   • Work

   Pay parameters such as salary or pay rate are typically compared to the work date. Most tax parameters such as social security rate are compared to the check date. Deductions can be either one.

8. To enter a new value for the parameter:
   1. Add a blank row to the Values table.
   2. In the new row in the Effective Date column, enter the date that the new value for the parameter takes effect.
   3. In the Value column, enter the new value for the parameter.
   4. In the Description column, enter a description of the value.
9. When you finish, save your changes.

A segment item parameter cannot be deleted if it is used in a calculation expression.

To delete a segment item parameter that is not used in a calculation expression, highlight the parameter record in the HD view and click , or open the segment item parameter and select > Edit > Delete. In either case, ActivityHD prompts you to confirm your action. Click Delete to delete the parameter.

You can flag individual parameters, even built-in parameters, as obsolete. When a parameter is marked obsolete, its values also become obsolete. Since numerous built-in parameters are available, marking those you do not use as obsolete effectively "hides" them from your view while leaving them accessible in case you need them in the future.

Like other obsolete items in Payroll, obsolete parameters and their values are still used for payroll processing and reporting.

To flag a segment item parameter as obsolete:

1. In the Navigation pane, highlight the Payroll/Human Resources > Setup > Segment Items > Parameters folder.

2. In the HD view, locate and double-click the segment item parameter you need to flag as obsolete. The Parameter window opens.

   

3. Mark the Obsolete checkbox.
4. Save your changes.