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Administrator Guide
Last Updated: 2023-06-23
FAQ: Expense Items

FAQ: Expense Items

When might I use the Maximum Amount expense rate table on an expense item?
  • To define multiple maximum amounts.
  • To share an expense item across multiple locations, or when there are different maximum amounts for different organizations and locations.
  • When you have condition rules or criteria that determine the maximum amount.
When might I set Maximum Line Amount or Fixed Amount on an expense item?
  • When the maximum or fixed amount and currency don't change, and is the same for all payees who can access the expense item.
  • When there are no other attributes to evaluate to determine the maximum or fixed amount.
What's the difference between the Maximum Line Amount and Maximum Daily Amount options?
Maximum Line Amount
enables you to limit the amount that workers enter against an expense item on each expense line.
Maximum Daily Amount
enables you to set a daily limit on expense items used on 1 or more:
  • Expense reports.
  • Expense report lines.
Can I add rate-based expense items on quick expenses?
Workday doesn't support the ability to add rate-based expense items, such as mileage, on quick expenses.