Check Writer Pre-Assign Check Number (CWPC)

Check Writer Pre-Assign Check Number (CWPC) is used by agency staff to request a series of check numbers when check numbers must be preassigned. Each entry added to this table will calculate the appropriate range of check numbers which should be used by the agency when preparing the check writer input file that is loaded into MARS. The numbers on the file will be compared against the entry on this table to verify that the correct range was used. After the file is loaded into MARS, the entry on this table will be updated to reflect the run number and that all of the check numbers reserved were used.


Bank Account Code	Key field. Enter the bank account code for which the check writer file is being prepared.
Payment Date	Key field. Enter the payment date for which the check writer file will be submitted.
Paying Agency	Key field. Enter the agency code for the agency creating the check write file. Valid values can be found on Agency Index (AGCY).
Payment Sequence	Key field. Enter a unique sequence number to distinguish multiple check writer files for an agency on a specific date. This sequence number must match the sequence number on the check writer file.
Payment Description	Key field. Enter a description for the payment being made by the check writer file. The description must match the description on the check writer file.
Number of Checks Requested	Enter the number of checks requested for the payment date.
All Checks Used	After the check writer file posts into MARS, this flag will indicate whether all of the check numbers reserved were found on the check writer file.
Starting Check Number	The first check number in the check range will be displayed. It is calculated based on the next available check number on Bank (BANK).
Ending Check Number	The last check number in the check range will be displayed.
Run Number	After the check writer file posts into MARS, the run number assigned to the checks will be displayed.
Last Check Number Used	After the check writer file posts into MARS, the actual last check number used will be displayed. When all checks are used, this field should match the ending check number.
Date Requested	The date the check number request was made is displayed.
Time Requested	The time the check number request was made is displayed.