Application Dates (LDAT)

Application Dates (LDAT) defines parameter information for offline programs. MARS is installed with predefined parameters for most offline programs. Before each program is run, you need to check the parameters in Application Dates (LDAT) for the program you are running. The System Administration Guide indicates the parameters used by each program.

For example, you need to provide the Monthly Closing (MCLS) program with the accounting period that you want to close; to do this, enter a valid accounting period in Current Accounting Period . For other programs, you may need to provide a range of dates specifying the reporting period for many reporting programs; to do this, enter valid dates in From Date and To Date .


Program ID	Required. Enter the ID of the program that executes the parameters listed. The program ID field tells the system which program should use the parameters in that record. For example, the record that specifies parameters for the Detail Listing of Obligations vs. Budget (A103) report has a program ID of A103 . ALL is a default program ID. When a program runs, if it cannot find its program ID in Application Dates (LDAT), it uses parameters from the ALL line. In general, ALL is recommended for reports that use only the User Name* field and perhaps a Prior Fiscal Year or Budget Fiscal Year field. Using *ALL is easier than using the individual report IDs.
From Date	Optional. Enter the beginning date range ( yy/mm/dd ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
To Date	Optional. Enter the ending date range ( yy/mm/dd ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
Current Accounting Period	Optional. Enter the current accounting period ( yy/q/mm ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
Previous Accounting Period	Optional. Enter the previous accounting period ( yy/q/mm ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
Current Plan Period	Optional. Enter the current plan period for the program you are running.
Next Plan Period	Optional. Enter the next plan period for the program you are running.
Budget Fiscal Year	Optional. Enter the budget fiscal year ( yy ) for the program you are running.
Prior Fiscal Year	Optional. Enter the prior fiscal year ( yy ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
Budget Preparation Year	Optional. Enter the budget preparation year ( yy ) for the program you are running. The two-digit century is inferred from the two-digit year you enter.
User Name	Optional. Enter the user name for the program you are running. The user name appears at the top of printed output, such as reports.
Miscellaneous Parameters	Optional. Enter the miscellaneous parameters for the program you are running. See the System Administration Guide for a list of miscellaneous parameters required for each program.