--- title: Bahrain WPS Bank Files: System Configuration Requirements url: https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/system-configuration/ updated: 2026-10-09 publisher: BAHRAIN ERP (part of Shyphan AI Solutions Pvt Ltd) --- Compliance # Bahrain WPS Bank Files: System Configuration Requirements The configuration areas involved in setting up WPS bank files in an ERP system. 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. Configuration ## What to Configure Where each setting lives differs by platform, so we map it during the project. **Configuration areas** | Configuration area | Purpose | | Bank file template | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | Validation checks | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | File storage rules | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | Access restrictions | To be set per your confirmed requirements | Records ## Records Involved WPS Bank Files affects how records are captured, approved and reported in your ERP. The rules come from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank; this page only describes how a system can be set up to support them. - Bank file format - Employee accounts - Batch totals - Submission records 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 | 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 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? Book A Free Consultation [ Talk to Us ](https://www.erpbahrain.com/contact.html) Or, Email us at contact@erpbahrain.com ## Related Pages - [WPS Bank Files guide](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/) - [All compliance topics](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/) - [Bahrain WPS Bank Files: ERP Control Checklist](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/erp-controls/) - [Bahrain WPS Bank Files: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/wps-bank-files/faq/)