Attaché Payroll (Australia): Gross on the Pay Totals Report does not match the Single Touch Payroll Batch Total

This occurs because one or more pay elements are set up in a way that they do not get included in the gross for the STP batch.
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The Pay Totals Report (Payroll, Reports, Pre-Process Reports, Pay Totals) shows the total of all entries made on timesheets and adjustment pays for a specified period. An STP Batch on the other hand, is designed to report to the ATO, as per their specifications.
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If the gross on the Pay Totals and the STP Batch do not match, it is most likely due to Allowances or Deductions that are set to 'Do not show on Tax Certificate'; 'Itemise on Tax Certificate' or are set to be 'After Tax'.
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If these settings apply then the pay element will not form part of the employee's taxable gross, such as a Salary Sacrifice arrangement. Some such arrangements, such as those going to Super (Reportable Employer Super Contributions), may still need to be included on the employee's Income Statement.
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Use the STP Reconciliation report to locate and troubleshoot any issues in your income statement.