UWMSN - JEMS Hire - Transaction Error Checking
This knowledgebase document provides an overview of how to review and check for errors.
- This document applies only to UW-Madison. Users from other campuses should refer to documentation intended for their campuses.
Procedure At–a–Glance
Category: All employment classifications that are completed in JEMS.
Audience: Department and Division staff who create JEMS transactions.
Overarching Process: High-level overview of how to check JEMS HIRE transactions for errors.
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Overview
Users who submit, review, and approve JEMS HIRE transactions are able to check their transactions against many of the business "rules" in place. Use the following instructions to check HR transactions for errors.
Initiate Error Checking Function
JEMS HIRE Errors Image
Step | Action | Instructions |
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1 | Navigate to Tools drop-down | Click on the Tools drop-down menu in the window menu bar |
2 | Initiate Error Checking Feature | Click on Error Check Current Status in JEMS HIRE |
HR Transaction Validation Errors Window

Step | Action | Instructions |
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3 | Review Error(s) | Review the error(s) in the left column. |
4 | Review Action | Review the action needed to clear the error in the right column. |
5 | Correct Error(s) | Click Go To Error button next to each error to redirect to tab where correction is needed. |
6 | Check all Errors | Click HR Trans Errors in the window main menu bar. |
NOTE: If you do not know how to correct the error, contact your Division HR Office for consultation.
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