Benefit Data Entry and Edit Guidelines

The following table summarizes the data entry and edit requirements for each field on the Benefit Information Entry/Update screen.

Field Name

Required?

Size/Format

Edits Performed (or Recommendations)

Benefit Type

Required

Select value from drop-down list

Value entered must be from drop-down list.

Benefit Code

Required

2 characters; alphanumeric

A value must be entered.

Description

Required

60 characters; alphanumeric

A value must be entered.

Principal Credit Account

Optional/Required

Select value from drop-down list

Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Interest Credit Account

Optional/Required

Select value from drop-down list

Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements..

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Late Charge Account

Optional

Select value from drop-down list

Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Collection Cost Account

Optional

Select value from drop-down list

Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Other Credit Account

Optional

Select value from drop-down list

Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Other Debit Account

Optional

Select value from drop-down list

Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Total Debit Account

Optional/Required

Select value from drop-down list

Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.

If entered, value must be from drop down list.

Exit Repay Flag

Required

Select value from drop-down list

Value entered must be from drop-down list.

Get OPEID Flag

Required

Select value from drop-down list

Value entered must be from drop-down list.

Maximum Months

Required

3 characters; numeric

Must be a positive numeric value, or zero if none.

Maximum Months Each Time

Required

3 characters; numeric

Must be a positive numeric value, or zero if none.

Percentage Rate

Required

5 characters; numeric

Must be a positive numeric or decimal value. For example, 100 or 25.00

Enter zero if none.

A non-zero value must be entered if the Benefit Type is "Cancellation".

Field Name	Required?	Size/Format	Edits Performed (or Recommendations)
Benefit Type	Required	Select value from drop-down list	Value entered must be from drop-down list.
Benefit Code	Required	2 characters; alphanumeric	A value must be entered.
Description	Required	60 characters; alphanumeric	A value must be entered.
Principal Credit Account	Optional/Required	Select value from drop-down list	Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Interest Credit Account	Optional/Required	Select value from drop-down list	Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements.. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Late Charge Account	Optional	Select value from drop-down list	Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Collection Cost Account	Optional	Select value from drop-down list	Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Other Credit Account	Optional	Select value from drop-down list	Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Other Debit Account	Optional	Select value from drop-down list	Should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Total Debit Account	Optional/Required	Select value from drop-down list	Required for Cancellation benefits; should be blank for Deferments and Postponements. If entered, value must be from drop down list.
Exit Repay Flag	Required	Select value from drop-down list	Value entered must be from drop-down list.
Get OPEID Flag	Required	Select value from drop-down list	Value entered must be from drop-down list.
Maximum Months	Required	3 characters; numeric	Must be a positive numeric value, or zero if none.
Maximum Months Each Time	Required	3 characters; numeric	Must be a positive numeric value, or zero if none.
Percentage Rate	Required	5 characters; numeric	Must be a positive numeric or decimal value. For example, 100 or 25.00 Enter zero if none. A non-zero value must be entered if the Benefit Type is "Cancellation".