Naming Conventions in ConnectedPay

When you implement a ConnectedPay project in Dayforce, it is strongly recommended that you use the standardized naming conventions described in this topic. These standards ensure a consistent approach towards project delivery.

Some abbreviations used in this topic:

<ISO> is used in the table as an abbreviated version of ISO three-character country code. You can find ISO codes for all countries at the site https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#search.
<LE> is an abbreviation of Legal Entity.
<desc> is an abbreviation for description

Configuration elements and suggested names and XREF codes
Configuration Element	Suggested Name	Suggested XREF Code
Legal Entity	`<customer legal entity name>` Examples: `Your Company Ltd.`	`<ISO>_<LE short name>_<desc>` Examples: `SGP_YOURCOMPANY`
Pay Group	`<ISO>` `<Frequency>` `<desc>` Examples: `SGP Monthly` `SGP Monthly (Blue Collar)`	`<ISO>_<FREQUENCY` Important: Make sure the XREF code you get from the In-Country Partner includes the ISO, or exports will encounter problems. Examples: `SGP_MO` (for monthly) `SGP_MO1` (if more than one monthly pay group)
Pay Policy	`<ISO>` `<site/location/desc>Pay Policy` Examples: `MEX AMK Pay Policy` `SGP Salaried Exempt Pay Policy`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_PAY_POL` Examples: `MEX_AMK_PAY_POL` `SGP_SAL_EXEMPT_PAY_POL`
Entitlement Policy	`<ISO>` `Entitlement Policy` Examples: `MEX FT Entitlement Policy` `SGP PT Entitlement Policy`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_ENT_POL` Examples: `MEX_FT_ENT_POL` `SGP_PT_ENT_POL`
Time Entry Policy	`<ISO>` `Time Entry Policy` Examples: `MEX Time Entry Policy` `SGP NoPunches Time Entry Policy`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_PUNCH_POL` Examples: `MEX_PUNCH_POL` `SGP_NOPUNCH_PUNCH_POL`
Pay Holiday Group	`<ISO>` `Holidays` Examples: `SGP Holidays` `CHN Chengdu Holidays`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_HOL` Examples: `SGP_HOL` `CHN_CHENGDU_HOL`
Time Off Policy	`<ISO>` `Time Off Policy` Examples: `MEX FT Time Off Policy` `SGP PT Time Off Policy`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_TOFF_POL` Examples: `MEX_FT_TOFF_POL` `SGP_PT_TOFF_POL`
Schedule Rule Policy	`<ISO>` `Schedule Rule Policy` Example: `SGP Schedule Policy`	`<ISO>_<SITE/LOCATION/DESC>_SCH_POL` Example: `SGP_SCH_POL`
Data Mapping Rules	`<ISO>` `<desc>` Example: `SGP FT Non Exempt`	N/A
Earnings	`<ISO>` `<desc>` Examples: `MEX Bonus Payment` `SGP OT 1.0`	`<ISO>_<ICP-PROVIDED_CODE>` Important: Make sure the XREF code you get from the In-Country Partner includes the ISO, or exports will encounter problems. Example: `MEX_E002` `SGP_E012`
Deductions	`<ISO>` `<desc>` Examples: `MEX Employee CPF` `SGP Employer CPF`	`<ISO>_<ICP-PROVIDED_CODE>` Important: Make sure the XREF code you get from the In-Country Partner includes the ISO, or exports will encounter problems. Example: `MEX_CPFEE` MEX_1020 `SGP_CPFER` SGP_2000
Workflows	`<ISO><desc>` Examples: `MEX One Level Approval Mgr` `SGP No Approval, Notify Mgr`	`<ISO>_<DESC>` Examples: `MEX_ONELVL_MGR` `SGP_NOAPPR_NOTIFYMGR`
Forms	`<ISO><desc>` Examples: `MEX Employment Change` `SGP Termination`	`<ISO>_<DESC>` Examples: `MEX_EMP_CHANGE` `SGP_TERMINATION`
Roles	`<ISO>` `<desc>` Examples: `MEX Manager` `SGP HR Admin`	`<ISO>_<DESC>` Examples: `MEX_MANAGER` `SGP_HR_ADM`
Pay Codes	`<ISO>` `<desc>` Examples: `MEX Night Duty Allowance` `SGP OT 1.0`	`<ISO>_<DESC>` or <ISO>_<ICP-PROVIDED_CODE> Examples: `MEX_NIGHTDUTY_ALW` MEX_1050 `SGP_OT10_ALW` SGP_1500