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title: "Split or merge distribution lines on a payroll invoice"
slug: "split-or-merge-distribution-lines-on-a-payroll-invoice"
updated: 2026-07-01T00:14:38Z
published: 2026-07-01T00:14:38Z
canonical: "help.wrapbook.com/split-or-merge-distribution-lines-on-a-payroll-invoice"
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# Split or merge distribution lines on a payroll invoice

> [!NOTE]
> Splitting and merging distribution lines on a payroll transaction in PAS is permission based
> 
> To tag payroll transactions, your account must have one of the following [roles](/v1/docs/roles-permissions) enabled:
> 
> - Role: *Company Admin, Accountant*
> - Custom role with: *Accounting & Cost Tracking* / *Payroll invoices - Full access, Create and manage*

## Overview

You can split a single distribution line into multiple lines, or merge multiple lines into one, on a payroll invoice (PR) — including PRs that have already been posted or that fall in a closed accounting period.

## Split a distribution line in a PR

1. From the project's [Payroll invoices dashboard](/v1/docs/about-payroll-invoices-pas#access-payroll-invoices), click to open the PR transaction
2. In the *Invoice summary* section, click the **more options icon** (· · ·) at the end of the distribution line and select **Split**
3. In the *Split row* popup:
  1. Select how many rows you want to split the line selected into
  2. Enter how much you want to go to each row
  3. Click the **Split ro**w button
4. For each new line, you can click to assign the cost code fields: *Account, Location, Episode, Set*

## Merge distribution lines in a PR

1. From the project's [Payroll invoices dashboard](/v1/docs/about-payroll-invoices-pas#access-payroll-invoices), click to open the PR transaction
2. In the *Invoice summary section,* click to select the distribution lines that you want to merge
3. Click the **Action** button at the bottom of the page and select **Merge**
4. You can click to assign the cost code for the resulting line (*Account, Location, Episode, Set*)

#### Limitations when merging PRs

- Labor lines for different workers cannot be merged together
- Labor lines cannot be merged with fringe lines

## Splitting or merging distribution lines in a PR for a closed period

If the payroll invoice falls in a closed accounting period, Wrapbook automatically creates a distribution change **(DC) journal entry** to keep your books balanced. You do not need to reopen the period. The DC entry will appear in your General Ledger.

The additional employer's cost of hiring labor over and above salary; includes statutory charges such as payroll taxes as well as benefits negotiated under a collective bargaining agreement.

Similar to a journal entry, a distribution change is used to correct an entry to the general ledger. It is a function within the accounting system used and can make changes faster than creating and entering a journal entry.Distribution changes require documentation and a transaction (or reference) number as would a JE.

Original and detailed book of record for all accounting transactions arranged by departmental account codes that occurs throughout the lifetime of a production.