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Find the exact error in Xero

Sometimes Xero is unable to update a payslip but does not tell UpSheets what needs to be corrected. To see the specific error in Xero:
  1. Open the draft pay run in Xero.
  2. Open the affected employee’s payslip.
  3. Select Save to see the specific issue that needs to be corrected.

What to check

Review the employee and payslip setup identified by Xero. Common causes include:
  • A missing Superannuation Guarantee Contribution line for an employee aged 18 years or over. Its calculation rate must be Percentage or Statutory Rate.
  • A negative payslip total. Negative payslips can only be processed through an unscheduled pay run.
  • An incomplete tax declaration.
  • A missing super fund membership when uploading a super line.
  • An incomplete pay template or an inactive earnings rate or pay item.
  • A calculation type that is not valid for the payslip line being uploaded.

After correcting Xero

If you changed the employee’s pay template, confirm that the change appears on the existing draft payslip. You may need to update the payslip directly or refresh the draft pay run in Xero. Return to UpSheets and revalidate the file before uploading it again.