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Fiscal Year 2001-2002

Troubleshooting the BDL Document

During budget time, we will be taking many phone calls. To save you time, here are some tips to help you resolve some of the most common problems users encounter.

Problem

Solution

You don't know which accounts to create BDL's for?

Use the BHG (Status for a Unit) screen. Enter your unit code in the miscellaneous field. Budgeted accounts will be marked with an asterisk (*).

You made updates to your BDL and cannot remember original Budget figures.

We strongly recommend that you PRinT the BDL document before you begin making updates. If you didn't, use Option H to view history. If you are the Creator and want to view salary line items, use Option L.

Cannot access BDL document message: >> You are not authorized for BDL in your current desk and view <<

Check your desk and view.

Cannot update BDL document.

Check to ensure that you are in Fiscal Year 01-02.

Cannot update non-salary account from Summary Screen 1 in Section 1.

Check itemization screen. All accounts that have "X" showing in left column must be updated on the detail screen.

Cannot update rate from line item screen in Sections 2, 3, or 4.

This can only be done by putting an "X" beside the line item and going into the detail screen.

Reconciliation problems: 14 and 20 accounts only.

In Section 1, place an "R" by each subaccount to check that "Reconciliation Balance" is zero. Correct if necessary.

You made a correction to the document, but you still see original entry.

Do a VER to update the document.

"Warning" error message upon VER.

Document can be approved. However, you need to research the error and correct if necessary.

Error message upon VER without the word "Warning".

This is a Fatal Error and must be corrected before you can APProve the BDL document.

You created and approved your BDL forward, but now you can't view your salary updates.

After approving your BDL, you will only have view access to the Cover Sheet and Sections 7 and 9. PRinT the BDL before you approve it forward. If you didn't, contact the next approver and request the data.

 

Content last updated January 29, 2001

 


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