How to Upload Your Compt Payroll File to ADP Workforce Now
When you run payroll in Compt, a report is generated that can be imported directly into ADP Workforce Now. Follow these steps to enable imports and upload your file.
Enable Paydata Import (one-time setup)
Before you can import payroll files, you must enable Paydata:
- Go to Setup →Payroll → Company Options.
- Select the correct Co Code.
Scroll down to the Import section and check Paydata.
- Click Done at the bottom of the page.
Importing Pay Data
Once Paydata is enabled, you can upload the file from Compt:
- Go to Process → Utilities → Import.
- Click on Paydata → Add
- Click on Browse For Files → Add Files, select your Compt file, then click Upload.
The file must follow this format: EPI<co code><2-digit number>.csv
Example: EPIAO4490.csv (where AO4 = co code, 90 = arbitrary number)
- After the file is uploaded, select the file and click Done.
If you skip this step, you'll need to re-upload the file.
Process the File
- From the Import → Paydata page, select your uploaded file.
- Click Other Actions → Start.
- The system will process the file:
- Completed = success
- Completed with Errors = click the filename to view error details
Add the Batch to Payroll
- Go to Process → Payroll → Payroll Dashboard.
- If you haven't started a payroll cycle, click Start New Payroll and follow the steps.
- Click on Manage Payroll
4. On the Manage Regular Payroll page, locate the uploaded batch (check the Batch ID column).
- Click the batch to review. Use Auto Balance if needed.
- Once reviewed and balanced, the batch will be included in payroll.
✅ You're all set! Your Compt payroll file is now uploaded and ready in ADP Workforce Now.