Balance Exception Report in Oracle Fusion HCM

The Balance Exception Report in Oracle Fusion HCM is a diagnostic tool used to identify potential payroll anomalies such as overpayments or underpayments. Here's a detailed overview:

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Purpose

· Detects variances in payroll balances that may indicate: 

o Overpayments

o Underpayments

o Incorrect setup or adjustments

· Helps ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

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How It Works

· Compares values for the same balance dimension across different periods.

· Flags any unexpected changes or inconsistencies.

· You must first define balance exceptions using the Balance Exceptions task.

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How to Run the Report

1. Navigate to:
My Client Groups > Payroll > Submit a Flow

2. Select Balance Exception Report.

3. Provide the following parameters: 

o Payroll Flow: Identifies the report instance.

o Process Start/End Dates: Defines the date range for payroll processes.

o Balance Exception Report Name: Predefined report grouping one or more exceptions.

o Payroll, Process Configuration Group, Consolidation Group (optional filters).

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Balance Groups

· You can define Balance Groups to apply the same exception rule across multiple balances.

· All balances in a group must share: 

o The same dimension (e.g., Month, Year)

o The same comparison type (e.g., Current Month vs. Previous Month)

· Variance types supported: Formula and Amount 

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Output

· Lists all balances that match the exception conditions.

· Helps payroll teams quickly identify and investigate anomalies.