Previewing And Importing Payroll Uploads 0 0

Last updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:02 in Payroll » Payroll Items & Imports
Posted Bykirt

What Preview Does

Preview lets payroll review uploaded data before it is saved. This is the most important step in the upload process because it helps catch missing employees, invalid amounts, wrong mappings, and duplicate rows.

Practical Example

Payroll uploads a file with allowances for 50 employees. The preview shows that 2 employee IDs do not match BoviHR records. Payroll corrects the file before importing, preventing missing payroll items.

What To Check In Preview

Before importing, check:

  • Employee IDs are matched.
  • Amounts are correct.
  • Allowances and deductions are mapped correctly.
  • The pay period is correct.
  • There are no duplicate rows.
  • Error messages are resolved.

Import Steps

  1. Upload the file.
  2. Select the template or map headers.
  3. Run preview.
  4. Correct errors.
  5. Confirm import.
  6. Review imported items in Payroll Items or Draft Review.

Common Mistakes

  • Importing with unmatched employee IDs.
  • Ignoring warning rows.
  • Importing the same file twice.
  • Not running Draft Review after import.

Related Articles

  • Payroll Upload Overview
  • Payroll Upload Templates
  • AI Header Mapping
  • Draft Review V2
** The time is base on America/New_York timezone