$TXT Created by MORGAN,BRIAN at DEVVOO.FO-ALBANY.MED.VA.GOV (KIDS) on Friday, 05/21/04 at 08:15 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 09, 2004 Designation: DG*5.3*603 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.3 SEQ #514 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUL 10, 2004 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)DG*5.3*562 <<= must be installed BEFORE `DG*5.3*603' Subject: MS INCONSISTENCIES RPT FIX Category: - Routine Description: ============ Developed in DEV,VOO. This patch fixes a few minor problems with the Military Service Data Inconsistencies Report (DG MS INCONSISTENCIES RPT), and addresses the issues listed in the following NOISes: LAH-0504-60602 Unable to clear Merchant Seamen CLL-0504-40283 Military Service Data Inconsistencies Rep TAM-0504-30121 COMBAT DATES BAY-0404-32079 DG*5.3*562 - PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING REPORT Included functionality: 1. The API that is used to determine Merchant Seaman service dates was incorrectly indicating a lack of necessary service, when in fact the service dates were correct. This has been corrected with this release. 2. A few spelling mistakes were corrected on the Inconsistencies Report. 3. The Central Business Office has changed the following service date ranges: Conflict Current From New From Current To New To WWI 04/01/1917 04/06/1917 11/11/1918 no change WWII-E 12/11/1941 12/07/1941 05/08/1945 12/31/1946 WWII-P 12/07/1941 no change 08/15/1945 12/31/1946 ROUTINE SUMMARY: ================ The following is a list of the routine(s) included in this patch. The second line of each of these routine(s) will look like: ;;5.3;Registration;**[patch list]**; Aug 13,1993 CHECK^XTSUMBLD results Routine name Before Patch After Patch Patch List ============ ============ =========== ========== DGMSRPT 15679286 15670921 562,603 DGMSRPT1 11625935 11981206 562,603 DGRPDT 13279380 13945001 562,603 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ========================= Installation will take less than 2 minutes can be done with users on the system. ************************** W A R N I N G ************************************ Please ensure that no one is running the Military Service Data Inconsistencies Report [DG MS INCONSISTENCIES RPT] during installation, as it may cause an error to occur. ***************************************************************************** Installation Steps: =================== 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE option on the PackMan menu. 2. From the 'Kernel Installation & Distribution System' menu [XPD MAIN], select the Installation menu. 3. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options (when prompted for INSTALL NAME, enter DG*5.3*603). a. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with the patch. It will NOT backup any other changes such as DDs or templates. b. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when the patch is installed. It compares all components of the patch (routines, DDs, templates, etc.). c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. d. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. 4. Use the Install Package(s) option and select DG*5.3*603. 5. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT Logon's during the install? YES//', it is recommended you answer NO. 6. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//', respond YES. Please disable the following menu option: Military Service Data Inconsistencies Report [DG MS INCONSISTENCIES RPT] 7. Installation Complete. Routine Information: ==================== Routine Name: - DGRPDT Routine Checksum: Routine Name: - DGMSRPT Routine Checksum: Routine Name: - DGMSRPT1 Routine Checksum: ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : MORGAN,BRIAN Date Entered : MAY 13, 2004 Completed By: DESMOND,LINDA Date Completed: JUN 09, 2004 Released By : FITCH,DONNA Date Released : JUN 09, 2004 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT