Validating bank details in EFT Processing
See example on EFT Banks screen in the video below:
What does EFT validate?
You can configure EFT Processing to validate:
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Field size: minimum and maximum length of EFT details.
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Valid values: ability to add a list of valid values for certain fields.
Note: In earlier versions, you could only validate the branch code and account number.
When does EFT display a warning message?
When entering EFT details , EFT Processing displays messages in Red to indicate that the requirements are not met. This applies to:
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EFT Bank
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Vendor/Supplier EFT details (Orchid EFT screen)
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Customer EFT details (on Orchid EFT screen)
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Employee EFT Details (on Orchid EFT screen)
The warning lets you save the records with the information you already have.
Note: You can update the records at a later stage when you have all the required details.
When does EFT validate the fields?
EFT Processing validates and displays error messages:
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When you generate an EFT File in AP Payment Request, AR Payment Request and Employee Payment Request screens. Using EFT: Overview and Tips
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When you download the file using the EFT File list screen. EFT File List
Note: If the details do not meet the configure requirements, you cannot generate or download a file.
What fields are validated?
EFT Bank
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Account number and bank code (this has been available in all releases).
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Extra1 to Extra10 for EFT bank
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EFT Bank: [SourceReference] used as BankAPPaymentReference, BankARPaymentReference
EFT Vendor and EFT Employee
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Account number and bank code (this has been available in all releases).
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All extra fields for Vendor/Supplier/Employee (Extra1 to Extra50)
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Vendor /Employee payment reference [DestReference]
EFT Customer
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Account number and bank code (this has been available in all releases).
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All extra fields for Customer (Extra1 to Extra50)
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Customer payment reference [DestReference]
How to add validation
Field validation is configured in the EFT Format based on the bank specifications. See details:
