--- title: Bahrain WPS Bank Files: Guide for ERP Configuration url: https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/ updated: 2026-10-09 publisher: BAHRAIN ERP (part of Shyphan AI Solutions Pvt Ltd) --- Compliance # Bahrain WPS Bank Files: Guide for ERP Configuration The records and controls to consider when configuring WPS bank files in an ERP system in Bahrain. Quick answer WPS Bank Files in Bahrain: LMRA manual: a salary file can be created in EMS by selecting workers and entering fixed salary, social allowance, variable salary and salary month, or by uploading a file in the WPS sample format. LMRA manual: the maximum number of transactions allowed per salary file is 1000 records; larger workforces need additional files. - LMRA manual: the salary transfer date can be scheduled up to 14 days before the actual transfer. - LMRA manual: a worker's salary can be split across more than one IBAN by duplicating the worker's record in the file. - LMRA manual statuses include Await Confirmation, Awaiting salary Settlement, Approved by Benefit, Salary file Processed, Rejected by Approver and Salary file Rejected. - Sources checked 2026-10-09 This page is part of our Bahrain compliance series. Related topics: [WPS Payroll](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-payroll/), [Payroll Payslips](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/payroll-payslips/). Apply them in [Zoho Books](https://www.erpbahrain.com/zoho/zoho-books/), [Odoo Accounting](https://www.erpbahrain.com/odoo/odoo-accounting/) or [ERPNext Accounting](https://www.erpbahrain.com/erpnext/erpnext-accounting/), and see [all compliance topics](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/). Checked against official sources on 2026-10-09. Source links are listed on this page. Rules change, so check the latest notice from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank before filing. Verified ## What the Official Sources Say - LMRA manual: a salary file can be created in EMS by selecting workers and entering fixed salary, social allowance, variable salary and salary month, or by uploading a file in the WPS sample format. - LMRA manual: the maximum number of transactions allowed per salary file is 1000 records; larger workforces need additional files. - LMRA manual: the salary transfer date can be scheduled up to 14 days before the actual transfer. - LMRA manual: a worker's salary can be split across more than one IBAN by duplicating the worker's record in the file. - LMRA manual statuses include Await Confirmation, Awaiting salary Settlement, Approved by Benefit, Salary file Processed, Rejected by Approver and Salary file Rejected. In Practice ## What This Means for Your ERP - Chunk WPS exports into files of at most 1000 payment lines. - Support multiple IBANs per employee with a default account and salary-split lines. - Track file status values matching the LMRA statuses so finance can see rejected or unsettled files. - Generate the file from the downloadable LMRA sample template; confirm the current column layout before go-live. Sources ## Official Sources - [LMRA - Wage Protection System User Manual (Oct 2025)](https://www.lmra.gov.bh/files/cms/shared/wps-user-manual-eng.pdf) - [LMRA - About Wage Protection System (WPS) 2.0](https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/633) Checked on 2026-10-09. Overview ## WPS Bank Files in Your ERP WPS Bank Files affects how records are captured, approved and reported in your ERP. This guide lists the records involved and the controls worth putting in place. The official rules come from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank. We configure the system to what your adviser confirms. - Bank file format - Employee accounts - Batch totals - Submission records More ## Related Guides - [ERP control checklist](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/erp-controls/) - [System configuration](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/system-configuration/) - [FAQ](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/faq/) Controls ## Controls and Evidence **Controls and evidence** | Control | Evidence to keep | | File format is confirmed with your bank | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Totals are checked before upload | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Rejected lines are tracked and fixed | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Files are stored securely | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | Configuration ## Settings to Review Settings to review during implementation. Exact names differ by platform. - Bank file template - Validation checks - File storage rules - Access restrictions Setup ## How to Set Up WPS Bank Files in an ERP **Setup steps** | Step | What to do | | 1. Confirm | Confirm the current requirement for WPS bank files with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank | | 2. Map records | Map bank file format, employee accounts, batch totals to ERP fields | | 3. Configure | Set up bank file template, validation checks, file storage rules | | 4. Add controls | Enable the controls above, with approvals and logging | | 5. Test | Run the scenarios below with sample data and compare with expected results | | 6. Document | Record settings, owners and the review rhythm, then train users | Testing ## Test Scenarios Before Go-Live **Test scenarios** | Scenario to test | Expected result | | Try to break this control: file format is confirmed with your bank | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: totals are checked before upload | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: rejected lines are tracked and fixed | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: files are stored securely | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Run the process end to end with sample data | Reports reconcile with the transactions entered | Avoid ## Common Mistakes These are the mistakes we see most often when WPS bank files is configured in an ERP system. - Copying settings from another company without checking them - Allowing manual journals or edits after the period is closed - Leaving master data incomplete, then fixing it in reports - No named owner for reviewing exceptions each month - Not retesting after a system upgrade or rule change People ## Who Is Involved **Roles** | Role | Responsibility | | Finance or HR lead | Owns the process and reviews exceptions | | Accountant or adviser | Confirms the rule and signs off configuration | | System administrator | Maintains settings, roles and logs | | Internal or external auditor | Tests controls and evidence | Ongoing ## Review Rhythm **Suggested review rhythm** | When | Review | | Before go-live | Confirm requirements with the authority or your adviser; test with sample documents | | Monthly | Reconcile reports to filings or statements; review exceptions | | Quarterly | Review user access, approvals and changes made to settings | | After a rule change | Update configuration, retest and record the change | FAQ ## Compliance Questions - Where do these requirements come from? From official publications of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank, linked on this page - Who sets the rules for WPS bank files? The rules come from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank. Always check current official sources. - What records are involved in WPS bank files? Bank file format, Employee accounts, Batch totals, Submission records. - Can BAHRAIN ERP configure our system once rules are confirmed? Yes. We configure and test the system against the requirements your adviser confirms. - What do the official sources say about WPS bank files in Bahrain? LMRA manual: a salary file can be created in EMS by selecting workers and entering fixed salary, social allowance, variable salary and salary month, or by uploading a file in the WPS sample format. LMRA manual: the maximum number of transactions allowed per salary file is 1000 records; larger workforces need additional files. LMRA manual: the salary transfer date can be scheduled up to 14 days before the actual transfer. - Which records does WPS bank files involve in an ERP? Bank file format; Employee accounts; Batch totals; Submission records. - Which ERP controls support WPS bank files? File format is confirmed with your bank; Totals are checked before upload; Rejected lines are tracked and fixed; Files are stored securely. - Which ERP settings should be reviewed for WPS bank files? Bank file template; Validation checks; File storage rules; Access restrictions. Have More Questions? 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