A report layout or mass load layout defines the fields of data to use, but you may still have to enter record selection and column data that tells the program which subset of records and fields to select for the report or mass load.
In some cases the system requires you to enter additional data to select the correct record. For example, if you are running a monthly branch activity report, you need to identify the branch and month for which to run the report.
In some cases the system requires additional data from you for a dictionary item listed on the Report Writer/Mass Load Design screen to produce accurate information. For example, if a dictionary item is multi-valued, you need to indicate the value to use for the report or to update by the mass load. If an I-Descriptor dictionary item determines a report field value, you may need to enter additional information, such as start and end dates, to evaluate the I-Descriptor formula.
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