Correct Pack Errors

Explanation

Use this activity to correct pack errors reported when output transaction data was packed to output file lines.

When errors are reported during the pack step and these errors have occurred due to the transaction data and not due to the basic data setup in External Files, then this activity can be used to directly correct the invalid transactions without having to create a new external load and a new set of output transactions.

Prerequisites

The pack step in the output file process must have been executed, and errors reported that are not related to the basic data setup.

System Effects

After correcting the transactions, the pack step can be performed again to determine whether it is now possible pack the file lines without errors.

Window

External File Transactions

Related Window Descriptions

External File Transactions

Procedure

1. Open the External File Transactions window.
2. Use Populate or Query to find the File Load ID for which errors have been reported.
3. Check all transaction lines with error text. Correct the File Line manually.
4. Click Save to save the modified file lines in the transaction storage.
5. Perform Pack External Input File, using the transaction window, to start the unpack activity again.