The Log files option is a part of the internet end of year returns system, the Log files option will only appear on the PR INTERNET EOY RETURNS menu if you are a priority 8+ user.
The main function of the log files option is to allow you to either view or print the status of a transmission for a particular tax reference, tax year, sequence and log type. The log file will be printed automatically after a transmission but this option gives you the option to review the transmission should the original printed copy not be available. The log file will state in capitals for test transmissions THIS IS A TEST TRANSMISSION - YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED LIVE DATA. Each Submission send will also state the unique 32 character document identifier known as the Correlation Id.
To access Log files:-
The Payroll Password form is displayed.
Enter your payroll password.
The PAYROLL menu is displayed.
Select the Reports & enquiries option.
The PR REPORTS AND ENQUIRIES menu is displayed.
Select the Year-end reports menu option.
The PAYROLL YEAR-END REPORTS menu is displayed.
Select the Internet options option.
The PR INTERNET EOY RETURN menu is displayed.
Select the Log files option.
The Log files form is displayed.
The Log files form is displayed when the Log files option is selected from the PR INTERNET EOY RETURNS menu.
Choose a log file to view or print - it will default to the current PAYE reference, the most recent year, first sequence and first log type.
Tax office and reference: The three digit tax office number between 001 and 999 followed by a forward slash (/) and up to twelve character tax office reference field.
Tip: Click the Ellipsis button ![[...]](Ellipsis.gif){kind=small}
to select a reference from the P35 database.
Tax year: Starting tax year.
Sequence: Sequence number of the transmission, 00000 is the initial transmission, 00001 is the first amendment, 00002 is the second amendment etc.
Tip :
Click on the Drop down 
to select.
Log file origin: A two character code for the log file origin.
Tip :
Click on the Drop down to select.
Options available are as follows:-
SR: Submission request.
LR: List (data) request.
DR: Delete request.
SP: Submission poll request.
PUSH BUTTONS:
View log: View the chosen log on the screen.
Print log: Print the chosen log to the selected printer.
Exit: Return to the PR INTERNET EOY RETURNS menu.
Help: Display this help file.
What is the next process?
Your next step in the internet payroll process assuming an earlier successful submission is to use the Year-end reports menu, Internet options menu option called Delete end of year return data to remove old P14 and P35 records. Within this option you have to choose the tax district/employer reference and tax year. It is recommended you keep the data on your system for at least seven years after the submission.
