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Change an employee name on a W-2
Change an employee name on a W-2
Description of Issue
I am getting an error when submit W-2 file through Accuwage. An employee had invalid character in the name. In this case the employee has parentheses in the name. I have changed Employee Master. How can I change the W-2?
Context
Enterprise ERP Payroll
W-2 and 1099-R Processing
Employee W2
W-2 electronic file
Cause
Invalid name entered in Employee Master
Resolution
Update the name in the Employee W-2 and 1099-R screen.
Open the Employee W-2 and 1099-R screen (Human Capital Management > Payroll > W-2 and 1099-R Processing > Employee W-2 and 1099-R)
Click on W-2
Search for the employee
Click Update
Correct the employee's name
Click Accept
Can also correct the name from the Adjust step of the W-2 Wizard
Additional Information
Once corrected, a new W-2 form may be printed, and a new file created
, multiple selections available,
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