The exception control function in MMIS:

When MMIS posts an exception code, MMIS populates the following fields with valid values:

MMIS displays four sets of the field names at the bottom of any MMIS panel and can post up to 25 exception codes. MMIS posts exception code 899 (i.e., MORE THAN 25 EXCEPTIONS) as the last code when it posts more than 25 exceptions on a document.

MMIS displays plus (+) and minus (–) signs after the last USER ID field when it posts more than four exception codes:

To review additional exception codes:
1. Move cursor over plus sign.
2. Left click on mouse to place cursor.
3. Press function key F8 to advance to the next exception codes.

To review previous exception codes:
1. Move cursor over minor sign.
2. Left click on mouse to place cursor.
3. Press function key F7 to go back to previous 4 exception codes.

To review additional exception codes when MMIS posts more than 25 exceptions:
1. Worker must resolve one or more of the currently posted exception codes.
2. Press function key F9 to clear the resolved exception codes.
3. MMIS will automatically post additional exception codes.

Valid values for exception code fields are codes assigned and programmed in MMIS.

LI (line number) field

Valid value 00 applies to the service agreement (SA) or screening document (SD) header level (entire document).

Valid values 01 through 99 apply to the SA line that corresponds to the number posted.

EXC (exception code) field

Valid values 001 through 999 are three-digit number codes that identify the exception.

ST (status) field

Valid value 3 (i.e., deny) posts on exceptions that prompt MMIS to change the status of an SD or SA to deny after pressing function key F3 to save and exit the document. The worker cannot finalize (i.e., approve) a document with a status 3 exception code posted. To resolve the exception, read the exception code text and make necessary changes. Press function key F9 to clear the resolved exception code.

Valid value 4 (i.e., suspend) posts on exceptions that keep the SD or SA in suspended status after pressing function key F3. The worker cannot finalize (i.e., approve) a document with a status 4 exception code posted. To resolve the exception, read the exception code text and make necessary changes. Press function key F9 to clear the resolved exception code.

Valid value 6 (i.e., information) posts on exceptions that provide information that may require follow-up. Read the exception code text. Generally, no action is required on the current document. The worker can finalize (i.e., approve) a document with status 6 exception code posted.

USER ID field

Valid value is the ID of the worker logged on to MMIS. This field remains blank until worker forces an exception.

Workers must resolve the error that caused an exception code to post before they finalize the SD or SA.

1. Press function key F9 to prompt the MMIS exception control function.
2. Review the exception code description.
3. Press a transmit key to advance through the queue or enter the acronym for the desired panel in the NEXT field to advance to the desired panel to resolve the exception code.
4. Take corrective action to resolve the error unless the exception is a DHS reviewer code or a status 6 informational code.
5. Press function key F9 to clear the resolved exception code.
6. Resolve the next exception or finalize document.

MMIS displays a short description of the first exception code posted in the lower left corner of MMIS panels. Read the exception code text to assist with the resolution of errors. To review the short description of the second, third or fourth exception code posted:
1. Move the cursor over the exception code number.
2. Place the cursor on the code.
3. Press function key F1. MMIS displays short text for exception code selected.

MMIS stores long description for all exception codes. The long text describes why the exception code posted and corrective action needed. To review the long description of an exception code:
1. Move the cursor over the exception code number.
2. Place the cursor on the code.
3. Press function key F4. MMIS navigates to the MMIS PA/SA EXC RESLT – FPAT panel in the reference file application where the worker can review the long text.
4. Press function key F6 to return to the SD or SA.