To stop new entries from being created starting on a specific date, which action is appropriate?

• A. Change effective date to the required date and select 'Closed for entry' to stop new entries.
• B. End date the element.
• C. Delete and recreate.
• D. Do nothing.

Answer: (A)

Controlling when new payroll data can be entered relies on using effective dating combined with an entry-closure setting for the element. By changing the element’s effective date to the date from which you want to stop new entries and marking it as Closed for entry, the system blocks the creation of any new entries starting on that date. This keeps historical data intact and avoids deleting or altering existing records, while clearly enforcing the cutoff.

Ending the element would set an end date for usage, but it’s less precise about preventing entry creation exactly from the specified date and can complicate how dates are interpreted in the future. Deleting and recreating is disruptive and risks data integrity. Doing nothing would fail to enforce the requested stop. Therefore, this approach directly enforces the entry-stop date with minimal risk to existing data.