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Generate Exception Reports

The File Transfer Exception Reporting option on the History Data menu lets you generate exception reports to identify expected events that are not found in the events database.

Exception reports are based on predefined filters. The filter can be an existing FTSCHD file filter or an exception report filter.

Define Exception Report Filters

To define an exception file filter:

1. Enter /FTHIST.ER.F at the command prompt.

   The Exception Report Filter List appears

   Note: You can also define exception report filters through the Administration Menu (/FTADMIN.E)

2. Press F4 (Add).

   The Exception Report Filter panel appears.

3. Complete the following fields:

   Name

   Specifies the name of the exception report filter.

   Description

   Briefly describes the filter.

   Specify the expected transfers in the Filter window. For more information, press F1 (Help).

   Note: Filters can be stored in a CTL file. You can view CTL files directly from Exception Report Filter panel.

   Press F3 (File).

   The exception file filter is saved to the knowledge base.

Generate Exception Reports

To generate an exception report:

1. Enter /FTHIST.ER at the command prompt.

   The Exception Reporting Menu appears.

2. Select one of the following options:

   F

   Lists exception report filters.

   S

   Lists FTSCHD file filters.

3. Enter E beside the appropriate filter.

   The Exception Report Confirmation panel appears.

4. Enter the appropriate time period and press F6 (Confirm) to generate the report.

   An exception report is generated only if the expected events are not found in the events database.