Front-End System Interface (FESI)

Preparing the PMSO Interface

Below are guidelines for preparing a position file interface.

1. Transmit in 500-character records.
2. Request security access to the PMSO Front-End System Interface profile with the appropriate transmission file name extension.
3. Include a single header record followed by any combination of a PMSO-Master-Rec (2055) and an PMSO-Individual-Record Doc Type (2056) in the transmission file. The Indicator-Code-Record-Id has been assigned by NFC to distinguish 2055 from 2056.
4. Include all data fields needed when adding and changing records. If a field is left blank, the blank will overlay the data previously shown (i.e., the previous data will be deleted).
5. When deleting or abolishing a record, transmit the key data and the date deleted or abolished only. If the date is blank, the system defaults to the date of transmission.
6. When activating or reactivating a record, transmit the key data and the date activated or reactivated only. If the date is blank, the system defaults to the date of transmission.
7. Ensure all numeric fields in a record contain valid data or zeros. A blank field is not valid (except for 5, 6, and 7 above).
8. Request access to CULPRPT to obtain error suspense reports for PMSO errors. You may have these reports generated automatically and sent to selected locations by requesting access to TMGT Table 22, Payroll/Personnel Document Report. All PMSO errors are identified on the suspense listings by batch number 6799 and document code 998. PMSO error messages are automatically deleted and must be corrected in the front-end system and retransmitted.
9. Ensure that one transmission has been processed successfully prior to transmitting other transmissions on the same day; otherwise, depending on the transmission method used your first transmission may be lost.