Banner 9 Frequently Asked Questions

- When are we going live with Banner 9?
  
  On October 15, 2018
- Why are we upgrading to Banner 9?
  
  Ellucian, our Banner vendor, will discontinue Banner 8 support in December.
- What web browsers can I use with Banner 9? Can I access it off campus?
  
  Most browsers are compatible with Banner 9 (except for Internet Explorer). Google Chrome is our recommended browser.
  
  We currently do not allow for off campus access. This will remain the same due to the sensitivity of the data.
- Will my current 'My Banner' objects be migrated?
  
  Yes, your My Banner menu in PROD will migrate to Banner 9.
- How do I update 'My Banner' in Banner 9?
  
  Open the GUAPMNU page and add/remove objects as you wish, and click the Save button.
- Why aren't there headers when I export data?
  
  You can export data as a csv file by going to Options.
  
  By default the headers aren’t included. Open the "General User Preferences Maintenance" (GUAUPRF) page and check the box "Include Header Row in Data Extract".
- There are forms in Banner 9 that are not loading or giving me an error message. Why?
  
  Forms not available in Banner 9: During the transition, for a limited time, you will be able access
  Banner 8 INB for use of the following forms ONLY:
  a. PZAPENS
  b. PZAREVW
  c. RWACALG
  d. SHATAEQ
  e. SZACCFL
  f. SZADCA
  g. SZAMTCH
  h. SZAHLDA
  i. SZATEST
  j. SZAICCC
  k. PZARHIR
  l. PZVRATE
  m. RZVCALG
  n. SZADPPS
  o. SZITEST
  p. SZAICFL
  q. SZVCHRS
  r. SZVMULT
  s. SZVPLMT
  t. SZVRSNS
- Why is my quick flow no longer working in Banner 9?
  There is a known defect that will be corrected with an upgrade within the next couple weeks. The current workaround is as follows:
  1. Go to admin page GUAQFLW
  2. Under field QuickFlow Type enter your quick flow (e.g. SIP, VETCERT, NEWHIRE, etc.).
  3. Click on Start and your quickf low process will be executed
- Why am receiving message “No Results Found” when trying to access a form or execute a process?
  
  The following forms had their name changed from Banner 8 to Banner 9:
  
  Banner 8                           Banner9
  
  SVADROP                          SFADROP
  
  SVAAUTC                          SFAAUTC
  
  SVARORL                           SFARORL
  
  SVISECH                             SFISECH
  
  SVISECS                              SFISECS
- Why am receiving message *ERROR* Undefined Process when trying to access a form or execute a process?
  
  The following processes had their name changed from Banner 8 to Banner 9:
  
  Banner 8                 Banner 9
  
  SVPAUTR                 SFPAUTR
  
  SVPAUTG                SFPAUTG
  
  SVPAUTL                 SFPAUTL