Offset configuration examples and validation rules
Use the start offset, end offset, and end offset direction fields to define the range of days, weeks, or pay periods that the Time Approval Records Task uses when creating attestation records.
A value of 0 represents the current day, week, or pay period. Higher values represent earlier days, weeks, or pay periods when the end offset direction is set to Past.
This table shows examples of how the fields Start Period Offset, End Offset Direction, and Period End Offset define the attestation range when the Approval Type field is set to Pay Period:
| Start Period Offset | End Period Offset | End Offset Direction | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Past | Attestation records are created only for the pay period before the last pay period. |
| 2 | 0 | Future | Attestation records are created for the last two pay periods and the current pay period. |
| 0 | 0 | Future | Attestation records are created only for the current pay period. |
The following validation rules apply when configuring offset values:
- When End Offset Direction is set to Past, the end offset must be greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to the start offset.
- When End Offset Direction is set to Future, the end offset must be greater than or equal to 0. The end offset must also not exceed the configured future attestation limit. If the value exceeds the configured limit, this validation message is displayed: You cannot create attestation records for more than {x} days into the future.
- Both the start offset or end offset must be specified to define the attestation range. Both values are required to define the range for running past, current, or future periods.