MSR Export MSR File Instructions

Use the MSR Export MSR File routine to create the transmission file on your PC.  You will then follow the instructions from the MainePERS agency to transmit the file to the MainePERS.

Tips:  

• For information on the timing and sequence of MSR Magnetic Filing tasks, see MSR Magnetic Filing Procedure.

• For more information about working with data in fields, see the Data Entry Guidelines.

Directions:

To see directions for...

• Opening the MSR Export MSR File routine, click More.

   

  1. Click Payroll from the Menu Bar.

  2. Click Government Reports.

  3. Click MSR Magnetic Filing.

  4. Click Export MSR File.
     
     Tip:  Or, use the keyboard shortcut:  [ALT] [e] [g] [m] [x].

   

  MSR Export MSR File Window Example:

  

   

• Choosing the selections at the prompt window, click More.

   

  MSR Export MSR File Prompt Options Tip:  To see more information about a field, click the hyperlink for the field name.
  Report Selection	To specify the which Build Monthly Work File should supply the data for the export, click the appropriate report selection in the drop-down list. (1-9)
  Destination ID	Enter the Destination ID that you defined during MSR Export Destination Maintenance.  (up to 20 characters)
  Destination File	Displays the transmission file path and file name that you defined during MSR Export Destination Maintenance.  You can change the file path and name here, if necessary.  (up to 80 characters) Example:  c:\klhtemp\TCPOR09.06A Notes:  The path and file name use the following format: Path:  Enter the path for the location to store the file on your PC.  In the example, the path is c:\klhtemp. File Name: EEEEE or EEEEEE (5 or 6 characters):  Enter the employer code assigned to your facility by the MainePERS agency.  In the above example, the employer code is TCPOR. MM (2 characters):  Enter the number of the month for the report.  In the above example, the month is 09 (September). Decimal YY (2 characters):  Following the decimal, enter the year of the report.  In the above example the year is 06 (2006). A - Z:  Enter a code that uniquely identifies this file from others for the same employer, reporting month, and reporting year.  Usually enter A.
  	To search for a new file path (or file name), click Browse. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT + p]
  	To run the routine and generate the report, click Export, or press [ENTER]. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT + e]
  	To escape from the routine: Click Done. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT + d] Or, click Close .
  	To print the status messages, click Print. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT + p]

   

• Report Sample(s), click More.

   

  To see an example of the report, click MSR Export MSR File Report Sample.