The Log files option is a part of the internet in year movement returns system, the Log files option will only appear on the LEAVERS/JOINERS REPORTS menu if you are a priority 3+ 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, 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 Leavers/joiners reports menu option.
The LEAVERS/JOINERS REPORTS 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 LEAVERS/JOINERS REPORTS menu.
Choose a log file to view or print - it will default to the current PAYE reference, 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.
Sequence: Sequence number of the transmission.
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.
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 LEAVERS/JOINERS REPORTS 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 Leavers/joiners reports menu option called Delete P45/P46 return data to remove old P45 and P46 records. Within this option you have to choose the tax district/employer reference and sequence. It is recommended you keep the data on your system for at least seven years after the submission.
