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Bonuses
This article covers: the window on this screen.
Before you start
- Access. You need access to Payroll > Bonuses. If you do not see it in the menu, ask your administrator for the role that covers this area.
Steps
Open Payroll > Bonuses.
Select the record, or the button that adds a new one.
In the window Bonus Detail fill in the fields below.

| Field | What it means and what to enter |
|---|---|
| Calculation Method | Choose one: Fixed Amount, Percentage, Formula. |
| Base Component Id (optional — real salary_component) | Type the base component id (optional — real salary_component). |
| Base Amount (resolved) | Type the base amount (resolved). |
| Percentage | A number between 0 and 100 unless the screen says otherwise. |
| Fixed Amount | An amount in the currency of the record. |
| Bonus Amount (computed) | Type the bonus amount (computed). |
- Select Submit for Approval.
WARNING
The record is saved with the status Pending approval and an approval request goes to the approver. It becomes Active when it is approved. Who approves is set under Administration > Approval Hierarchies.
If something does not work
- The button "the button" is missing. You do not have the permission, or the page is not in your menu. See Access above.
- A list in the window is empty. The records it picks from do not exist yet.
- The window will not close or shows a message. Read the message: it names the field that is missing or not allowed.
