Front-End System Interface (FESI)

Header/Control Data and Data Records

The header record or control data is the first record of each FESI transmission. It consists of data that relates to the source of the transmission and other identifiers. Each position and personnel transmission must be preceded by a header record. Each payroll document transmission must be preceded by the control data.

The T&A file does not include a header record.

When files are transmitted, they must be in the correct format and include valid values for the required fields to achieve successful transmission and processing. The data elements of the position, personnel, and payroll header records and control data are explained under Position File and Payroll/Personnel Documents File respectively. For T&A transmissions, see Time and Attendance (T&A) File.

Since a data file cannot be processed without JCL, each data file transmission must include JCL. However, JCL may be transmitted together with or separate from the data file.