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Banner Finance and Human Resources 7.x Upgrade

Banner Finance and Human Resources 7.x Upgrade. Presenters. Carol Powers USNH, Associate Director of Human Resources for Information Services Amanda Riecks-Kurshinsky USNH, Human Resources, Information Technologist Alice Samuel USNH, Director of Financial Administration Systems Team. Overview.

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Banner Finance and Human Resources 7.x Upgrade

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  1. BannerFinance and Human Resources7.x Upgrade

  2. Presenters • Carol PowersUSNH, Associate Director of Human Resources for Information Services • Amanda Riecks-KurshinskyUSNH, Human Resources, Information Technologist • Alice SamuelUSNH, Director of Financial Administration Systems Team

  3. Overview • Introduction and General Information • Internet Browser Requirements • New Java 2 Runtime Environment [JRE] Software • The New General Menu • New Icons • Pop-up Options Menu • Other Changes • Tabbed Forms • Specific Changes to Some Commonly Used Forms

  4. Introductionand General Information • Version 7.x of Banner HR & Finance will be implemented at the University System of New Hampshire on the weekend of May 19, 2007. • Most of the changes in Banner 7.x are changes to navigation and the general look and feel of the system. However, there are changes to some forms which will be mentioned. • Look and feel changes described below do not apply to WISE.

  5. Internet Browser Requirements ***IMPORTANT*** Internet Explorer Version 6 is required Pop-ups must not be blocked before you log into Banner • Banner displays some messages in pop-up windows. If your session appears to be locked [you cannot enter any data or navigate the form] it may be because pop-ups are blocked.Correcting the Pop-Up Blocker setting in Internet Explorer after logging into Banner will cause your session to be disconnected. Exit your session, turn off the pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer [Tools > Pop-Up Blocker > Turn off Pop-up Blocker] then reconnect to Finance/HR Banner Production [BRPD] • Links require Pop-upsThe links accessible off of the main menu use pop-up windows. • Also, recent installation of a new internet applications may result in the loss of the ability to view Banner links because they are being blocked by the program [Google, Yahoo Toolbar, Viewpoint, or AIM]. You may need to remove the program and restart your browser.

  6. New Java 2 Runtime Environment Software • The new version of Banner (7.x) requires the installation of the Java 2 Runtime Environment [JRE] software version 1.4.2_12. • The JRE software replaces the JInitiator software currently installed on your computer.

  7. New Java 2 Runtime Environment Software • To ensure a smooth transition to Banner 7.x, installation of [JRE] software must occur PRIOR TO the Banner upgrade. • Installation can be completed successfully ONLY by Windows users who have ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILEGES.

  8. New Java 2 Runtime Environment Software • There are known issues with using Banner 7.x and JRE version 1.5, therefore Enterprise Computing recommends uninstalling version 1.5 and disabling automatic updates. • For more information and detailed instructions on installing the JRE software, please go to: www.usnhgateway.org

  9. For Assistance • Banner HR Forms SecuritySend email to STHR.Team@unh.eduor call Carol Powers at 603.862.0992. • Banner Finance Forms SecuritySend email to Banner.Finance.Security@unh.edu • Other Banner QuestionsUNH CIS Help Desk- 603.862.4242

  10. The New General Menu • For this release, several changes were made to enhance the main menu. • The following screen shot is a representation of what the main menu will look like, but some things may be different when implemented at USNH.

  11. The New General Menu

  12. The New General Menu Improved Screen ResolutionMonitor display settings are recommended to be 1024 x 768 for full screen display.Increased screen resolution means more data is visible on one screen and that means less scrolling.

  13. The New General Menu Updated ToolbarThe complete toolbar is now accessible on the main menu.

  14. The New General Menu Updated Toolbar Every button has a tool tip. Banner Bookshelf is no longer on the toolbar. To access the Bookshelf, go to http://www.usnhgateway.org/ and select the documentation pull down menu. Then select the version of Banner that you are using.

  15. The New General Menu Go To… Formerly the “Go” field… List of Recently Accessed FormsUse the up & down arrow keys to scroll through recently accessed forms. Launch a QuickFlow Direct Access - Accessible within a form by using F5 function keyWARNING: The form you open via direct access opens on top of the form you had open previously. Please use caution when using this functionality, as having too many forms open can result in Oracle errors.

  16. The New General Menu New LinksHelp Center, My Links, My Institution Links Not Working?If a new browser window does not open when you click on a link it may be because your Internet Pop-Up Blocker is turned on preventing the window from opening. To get the browser window to display try holding down the Ctrl key when selecting the link.

  17. The New General Menu Help Center [Online Help]Indexed and searchable help by module[HR, Finance, etc.]

  18. The New General Menu Change Banner PasswordThis link will take you to the Oracle Password Change Form [GUAPSWD] where you can change your BPRD password.

  19. The New General Menu Check Banner MessageThis link will take you to the Banner Message Form [GUAMESG]. When you have a message a green check mark appears next to the link. ***The pop-up alert for new messages is no longer displayed. ***

  20. The New General Menu Personal LinksInitially these links take you to the General User Preferences Maintenance Form [GUAUPRF]. To Setup a Link Click on a Personal Link on the main menu This takes you to General User Preferences Maintenance Form [GUAUPRF] Select the My Links tabEnter User Value: for Your personal link description. Your personal link URL. NOTE: Changes will only be seen after you exit and log back into Banner.

  21. The New General Menu My Institution This link takes you to www.usnh.eduand the graphic you will see will be the USNH Logo Links Not Working?If a new browser window does not open when you click on a link it may be because your Internet Pop-Up Blocker is turned on preventing the window from opening. To get the browser window to display try holding down the Ctrl key when selecting the link.

  22. The New General Menu Banner Broadcast MessagesThis functionality may be used on a limited basis. Message generation will be restricted to Carol Powers for HR and Alice Samuel for Finance.

  23. The New General Menu File > Preferences Display Options Tab[Display Options, Alert Options, Data Extract & User Interface Color Settings] It is recommended that users use the defaults provided.

  24. The New General Menu File > Preferences Directory Options TabIt is recommended that users use the defaults provided.

  25. The New General Menu File > Preferences My Links TabTo Setup a Link Click on a Personal Link on the main menu This takes you to General User Preferences Maintenance Form [GUAUPRF] Select the My Links tabEnter User Value: for Your personal link description. Your personal link URL. NOTE: Changes will only be seen after you exit and log back into Banner.

  26. The New General Menu File > Preferences Menu Settings TabIt is recommended that users use the defaults provided.

  27. New Icons • New Search icon[Formerly a flashlight and/or magnifying glass.]If an Options List is displayed you may tab among the choices and use Enter or the space bar to make a selection. • Calendar icon added[The same calendar utility is displayed.You can still enter any alpha characterin a date field to get today’s date.]

  28. Pop-up Options Menu • Right click anywhere other than a field or an icon, on any form, and the options menu pops up.

  29. Pop-up Options Menu • Add to Personal MenuThis option adds the form you’re currently using to your my Banner menu.Note: You must exit and re-enter Banner to see the form listed on your My Banner menu.

  30. Other Changes • Expanded FieldsIn many fields the field view has been expanded to allow more characters to be visible. • Better Block HeadingsThe block headings have been labeled more consistently than in previous versions making it easier to determine which block you’re working in. • Disabled Text Easier to ViewDisabled text is now black (the same as regular text), making it easier to read. However it is more difficult to visually discern if a field is updatable because the text is the same color. • Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard shortcuts for navigation are still available. • My BannerThis functionality is still available.

  31. Other Changes • Moving Between FieldsIf you encounter problems [Error messages] using your mouse to move between fields, try using TAB instead. • Date FieldsYou may find that you encounter an error message if you leave a date field without using TAB or Enter. If you encounter an error when you enter a date in any format other than dd-Mmm-yyyy use TAB or Enter when you exit the field and this should resolve the problem.

  32. Tabbed Forms • Tab titles reflect the contents of the window or grouping of information. • Use any of the following to navigate within tabbed forms: • Mouse • Next Block and Previous Block • Control-Tab and Control-Shift-Tab • Control-Page Down and Control-Page Up • [F2] - the List Tab Pages key to display a list of other tabbed windows on the form then use the mouse or the Up and Down arrow keys and Enter to select the desired tab.

  33. Tabbed Forms The following forms now have a tabbed interface:

  34. Changes to Some Banner HR Forms • Identification Form [PPAIDEN] • Employee Form [PEAEMPL] • Employee Search Form [POIIDEN] • Employee Jobs Form [NBAJOBS] • Job Changes Detail Display [PEAJCDD] • Electronic Personnel Action Form [NOAEPAF] • Electronic Approval Summary Form [NOAAPSM] • Position Budget Form [NBAPBUD] • Adjustment Processing Form [PHAADJT] • Employee Benefit/Deduction Form [PDADEDN] • Faculty Action Tracking Form [PEAFACT] • Faculty Information Inquiry Form [PEIFACT] • Certification Information Form [PPACERT] • General Information Form [PPAGENL] • Employee FMLA Form [PEAFMLA]

  35. Identification Form PPAIDEN Changes The Legal Name window and the ID/Name Maintenance Information window have been eliminated. This information is now included in the Current Identification window. Order in which information is displayed is changed.

  36. Identification Form When querying PPAIDEN... if you enter an Invalid ID… the Common Matching Entry form [GOAMTCH] will display. This form is used for PPAIDEN Entry. Retry Search using the ID EXIT to return to PPAIDEN and re-enter the ID Search using the person’s name EXIT to return to PPAIDEN and search using the name field. Still can’t find the person?Follow your normal business procedures for requesting assistance with PPAIDEN records.

  37. Employee Form PEAEMPL Changes Hiring Location, Leave of Absence and Termination have been relocated to the General Employee tab Regulatory Information renamed United States Regulatory Other Information renamed Canadian Regulatory

  38. Employee Search Form • POIIDEN ChangesUsed to search for an employee [available on PEAEMPL]. Especially helpful when you do not know the employee’s ID #.All fields are now visible without scrolling.

  39. Employee Jobs Form NBAJOBS Changes Commonly used to view information about an employee’s job. New tabs: Base Job Job Detail - defaults here Payroll Default Deferred Pay Miscellaneous Excluded Deductions/ Benefits Default Earnings – no scrolling Work Schedules Job Labor Distribution – no scrolling When viewing older job records you may encounter an error: *ERROR* factor cannot be greater than the Payroll Id’s number of Pays per Year. If you click OK you will be able to view the record. You may have to acknowledge this message for each record. Select Button – The Select button no longer takes you to the Employee Job History Form [PEIJHIS]

  40. Job Changes Detail Display Form PEAJCDD Changes Blocks renamed Jobs Compensation - all fields visible without scrolling

  41. Electronic Personnel Action Form NOAEPAF Changes This form is used to process hires, job changes, labor distribution changes, etc. Last Paid Date - Displays at top right after you enter active job [Posn & Suff] information. New tabs: Transaction (Default) – additional rows addedDefault EarningsJob Labor Distribution – all fields visible without scrollingRouting – additional rows addedOther Information and Comments – combination of Comments and Other PAFInformation windows. Save/Submit no longer available. Must Save thenreturn to Transaction to Submit Transaction. Transaction: number is not cleared automatically when you Rollback. Can be confusing. Error Messages and Warnings: When errors or warnings exist on the Electronic Approvals Error Message form [NOIEMSG] everyone must use Next Block to see the messages.

  42. Electronic Approval Summary Form NOAAPSM Changes New tabs: Transaction Information – more fields visible, less scrolling Other Information and Comments

  43. Position Budget Form • Used to: • View Position budget, salary budget and position labor distributions • Enter salary changes This form now has tabs, and they are: • Position Budget (Default) • Salary Budgets • Fringe Benefit • Premium Earnings • Totals • Labor Distributions • Comments Other Changes 1. All fields visible in the Labor Distributions window without scrolling NBAPBUD Changes This form is used to view position budget, salary budget and position labor distributions; enter salary changes. New tabs: Position Budget (Default)Salary Budgets – Options > Fringe Benefit & Premium Earnings Totals Labor Distributions – All fields are visible without scrolling Comments – Only available when reviewing Salary budgets

  44. Finance Form Changes • There are only 9 Finance forms that have as yet been tabbed. • Of these 9, only 2 are in general use at USNH, FTMVEND and FPAREQN. • For the grants community, FRAGRNT has also been tabbed. • There is a new JV form, FGAJVCM • The best news for Finance is the JV copy function!

  45. Requisition Form Same sort of tabbed layout – and there is now more landscape On the screen so information is spread out a bit more.

  46. FPAREQN tabbed form The same functionality exists – it is just laid out differently

  47. New FGAJVCM form All the data that is available on the FGAJVCD for is Here as well – just scroll to the right to see more. However – the most commonly altered fields are Available on the form without scrolling.

  48. JV Copy function Click on the copy icon – and it will open The dialog box below. You can copy from any document, either posted or not, to a new-unique document number. And you can create it with the original signs reversed.

  49. Questions?

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