How can data be validated before loading into Workday?

Validating data before loading it into Workday is a critical step to ensure data integrity and accuracy within the system. The option that involves running pre-load checks and using reports is essential because it allows for systematic and automated verification of data against predefined criteria and business rules.

Pre-load checks can identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information in the data set, which helps to mitigate issues that could arise after the data has been loaded. Utilizing reports further enhances this process by providing insights into data compliance and allowing implementers to correct any discrepancies efficiently before the actual load occurs. This approach is often more reliable and efficient than manual methods, ensuring a higher quality of data is imported into Workday.

In contrast, visually inspecting each data field may overlook subtle errors, and sending test loads to external systems does not guarantee that the data will pass validation in Workday itself. Manually re-entering data is not only time-consuming but also prone to human error, making it a less effective validation strategy.