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Locate W2 Files on the Linux Server

Locate W2 Files on the Linux Server

02 06, 2018

Issue/Symptom/Question

I can't seem to locate the W2 files I created on the Linux server - can you shed some light on where I can find them?

Environment

PFW PENTA

Character PENTA

Core FTP LE  [or other FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Software, FileZilla]

Windows used in article:

Payroll>Year End Processing>W2 Generation

System Management>System Rules>System Configuration

Resolution/Fix/Answer

Option 1 - Regenerate the W2s and Electronic Files

  • When creating the W2's, set the 'Create Electronic W-2 Files? (Y/N)' to 'Y'

    • W-2 Audits do not create the Electronic Files, so only when the field is 'Y' will the file be generated

  • When the Generation completes, more recent versions of PENTA will display a popup where files can be transferred from the Server to a Network or Local Drive


If the popup is used, there is no need to transfer the electronic file from the Server; however, a copy is saved on the Server, if needed.

If the popup is accidently cancelled, the following message will display:

Option 2 - Locate and Transfer from the Server: