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How to import the Test Run IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer

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Summary

This article is a guide on how to import the Test Run from Sage VIP Classic or Sage VIP Premier into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.

Description

A Test Run allows you to validate tax certificates data in the SARS software, e@syFile™ Employer. No actual data imports.

Resolution

Table of Contents

1. Import the IRP5 payroll file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.

  1. Log in to SARS e@syFile™ Employer.
  2. Select the Company.
  3. Select the Period of Recon.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Click Import Payroll File.

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  1. Click SELECT FILE.
  2. Browse to the folder where you saved the IRP5 file, click the file, then click OPEN.
  3. The selected file is ready to import. Click OK to import.

Ready to import IRP5 file.

  1. The system verifies all data during the import process.
  2. The onscreen message indicates the status of the import:
    • passed validation
    • passed validation with warnings
    • failed validation

 Import Test Run File result.

  1. Click OK to return to the Dashboard.
  2. Access the Import Payroll File Log to review details if the file failed or have warnings.

2. How to view the Import Payroll File Log.

 NOTE: The details of each file imported in to SARS e@syFile™ Employer saves to the Log.  

  1. Click Utilities.
  2. Click Validation Logs**.
  3. Select Log Category:
    • AA88 Imports
    • Payroll Imports (IRP file imports)
    • Pre-Submission (when you submit to SARS)

Validation Log options.

  1. A list of all imported files display.
  2. Select View or Save to file.

Next steps.

Now that you've successfully imported your test file, you can continue with importing the Live Run file. Thereafter, you can complete your declaration and submit to SARS.

  1. Generate your Live Run IRP file for the SARS submission.
  2. Import your Live Run IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.
  3. Complete your declaration submit EMP501 and tax certificates to SARS. Refer to the SARS e@syFile™ TC Employer Guide for more details.
  4. Issue and distribute tax certificates to employees.

NOTE: For assistance on steps to complete your declaration and submission to SARS, contact your Business Partner consultant, or the SARS contact centre.

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