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How to Reactivate an Existing Index

Last updated September 25, 2009 10:59:44 AM PDT
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Follow the instructions below to reactivate a previously inactivated index in IFIS (Integrated Financial Information System).

Note: You must have a valid User ID to access IFIS. See How to Get a User ID (Business Systems) if you need to obtain a User ID.

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1. Obtain access to index copy (INDEXCPY) in IFIS, if you don't already have it.

  • Ask your Departmental Security Administrator (DSA) to submit a request via e-mail to act-access@ucsd.edu for INDEXCPY access. Specify user ID and all index prefixes you need access to.

2. Log into the mainframe.

  • Enter your valid User ID and password.
  • Select IFIS from the main menu.
  • Press Enter.

3. Navigate to the INDEXCPY screen.

  • Tab down to the NEXT SCREEN field and type GA INDEXCPY or:
    1. Select GA submenu (PF12).
    2. Select COA2MENU (PF11).
    3. Select INDEXCPY (PF21).

4. Retrieve the index.

  • Retrieve the index by entering it in the MASTER ACCT INDEX field.
  • Press Enter.

5. Reactivate the index.

  • Enter O (for Open) in the ACTION (AC) field.
  • Press Enter.

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For more information, contact the IFIS Help Desk.