UCPath 02/26 - 03/05/2021

UCPath Changes & Enhancements: February 26, 2021 - March 05, 2021

UCPath recently implemented the changes listed below.

Benefits

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Updated the email notification for newly benefit eligible employees to add the effective dates and level of benefits.

03/02/21

UCP-95408

ePerformance

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Extended ePerformance ESS role to academic employees to allow them to participate in the nomination process for staff employees.

03/02/21

UCP-97136

General Ledger

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Created an upload file for the campus suspense setup table that will allow for mass update to the suspense FAUs.

03/02/21

UCP-75399
Resolved the defect causing E702- Funding Entry FAU chartstrings to disappear after saving/submitting transactions.

03/02/21

UCP-99918
Resolved the defect where users were not able to process direct retros when an employee has had a department change.

03/02/21

UCP-93133

Payroll & Compensation

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Updated the solution implemented for the 2020 voluntary salary reduction and applied the reductions retroactively and inactivated the SRP earn code.

03/01/21

UCP-96119
Updated the retroactive configuration of earn codes OCA (Out of Class Assignment) & LBO (Out of Class Assignment- Hourly).

03/01/21

UCP-98424
Resolved the defect causing a lookup error when a med center business unit selected a department using the position control request page.

03/02/21

 UCP-100689
Updated the E-081 mass update process to allow removal of PoolIDs from position records when the positions are no longer associated with active work-study jobs.

03/02/21

 UCP-75702
Resolved the defect on the rehire/reinstatement smart HR templates causing additional EMPL records when the transactions were future dated.

03/02/21

 UCP-99105
Automated the loading of inbound payroll files (I-181, I-618, I185) resulting in faster delivery of E-010 error files.

03/02/21

 UCP-94409
Added a cubicle field to job data for AB-119 compliance.

03/02/21

 UCP-86319

TAM

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Updated the system to make it easier for candidates to identify the school they attended.

03/01/21

 UCP-83413
Removed the "eligible to work in US" field on the manage application page.

03/01/21

 UCP-88556
Updated the system to show the STEP as blank instead of 0 when the salary plan and grade is left blank on the prepare for hire screen.

03/01/21

 UCP-98920
Added the department associated with the TAM job opening for which the applicant has applied to the I-881 interface file.

03/02/21

 UCP-92531
Updated the system to make the "compensation frequency" field required on the prepare for hire > earning distribution page.

03/02/21

 UCP-98503
Resolved defects related to TAM applicant experience.

03/02/21

 UCP-97003
Added additional fields to TAM offer letters: current date and the hiring manager’s position title.

03/02/21

 UCP-100440
Resolved the defect causing the job offer letter to be blank.

03/02/21

 UCP-99629
Updated the system to allow candidates to upload attachments for specific jobs (vs. attachments applying to all jobs).

03/02/21

 UCP-83598

UCPath

Summary

Date

Change Request Number
Implemented a new case closing process: once UCPath provides a resolution, the submitter will receive an email notification that the case will remain open for five days with a "Pending Closure" status. The case submitter can notify UCPath if they believe the case is not resolved.

03/02/21

UCP-96704

Other Updates & Reminders:

  • UCPath templates for deduction files (I-171, I-176, I-178, I-378) have been updated to require additional fields be populated in order to adhere to the new naming convention standards (UCP-99687). Corresponding job aids have been updated.
  • Benefits billing calendars are now available in UCPath. Navigate to Quicklinks > Benefits Resources > Benefits Billing Calendars (JIRA UCP-101600).
  • The retro pay matrix is now available in UCPath. Navigate to Quicklinks > Payroll Resources > Retro Pay Matrix page link (JIRA UCP-101301).
  • The 2021 UCPath Production Processing Schedule V 02.23.21 has been updated with the following changes:
      • Revised Important Note on Direct Retro (aka Salary Cost Transfer) process:
        revised important note on direct ratio
    • Revised GL Post Confirm (Complete Detail Labor Ledger Data) dates to same day as GL Post Confirm (Complete Summary Level Data).
    • Revised Accrual Post Confirm & Leave Accrual Available on UCPath dates:
      • 210228M0X
      • 210331M0X
      • 210430M0X
    • Navigate to UCPath > Quicklinks > Payroll Resources, and select Payroll Processing Schedules & Working Hours to access the schedule.
  • Training: Navigate to UCPath > Help > Location Users to access recently updated training materials:
    • Payroll (PAYL200: Additional Compensation and Payroll Requests):
      • Simulation: Submit Final Pay Request
        • Updated text for using the Payout Accruals checkbox, payout entitlements and earning codes
      • Simulation: Submit Off-Cycle Pay Request
      • Simulation: Submit Overpayment Pay Request
        • Updated text for using earning codes
      • Job Aid: Complete the Inbound File Generator for I-618 Flat Dollar Amount Template for On or Off-Cycle Payroll
      • Job Aid: Complete the Inbound File Generator for I-181 Regular Time Entry Template for On or Off-Cycle Payroll
        • Added information on using the Self Service File Upload and Mass File Transfer File Upload processes
    • Workforce Administration (WFAL100: Employee Data Inquiry):
      • Job Aid: View Job Data
        • Updated images of UC Job Data tab to include new "Cubicle" field
    • Workforce Administration (WFAL225: Mass Update of PayPath Actions):
      • Job Aid: Complete the CSV File Template for PayPath Actions
        • Updated Field Format/Notes for POSITION_POOL_ID field
    • Self Service Users and Location Users:
      The following simulations can be found throughout the UCPath Help site under Self Service Users and Location Users:
      • Simulation: Submit an Inquiry to UCPath
      • Simulation: Submit an Inquiry on Behalf of Employee (SOBO) to UCPath
        • Updated to include steps for closing a case
          • New job aid on the Audit Queries automatically sent to Locations when issues from the Preliminary Calc All process have been found