Data Definitions (HRP986)

The data columns used in the Separation of Duties – Workflow report are defined on this page.  The report output is the same for Organization/Department, Employee, or Initiator searches.

  1. Initiator:  The MSU NetID of the initiator of the work request.  
  2. Process Reference Number:   The process number assigned to the work request.  
  3. Personnel Number:  An HR/Payroll system generated number linking the employee to the work request(s).  NOTE: If the process is a Temporary & On Call Position Request, FAS Posting Create/Change/Copy Form or Support Staff Posting Create/Change/Copy Form, the position number will be listed here, and First and Last Name columns will be blank.   
  4. First name:  The first name of the employee as indicated in the HR/Payroll system.  
  5. Last name:  The last name of the employee as indicated in the HR/Payroll system.
  6. Approver ID:  The MSU NetID of the approver of the work request.
  7. Initiator/Approver First Name:  The first name of the approver as indicated in the HR/Payroll system.
  8. Initiator/Approver Last Name:  The last name of the approver as indicated in the HR/Payroll system.
  9. Approval Org Unit: The organization unit code and name of the approver.
  10. Effective Date:  The effective date of the workflow process approved for the employee.    
  11. Process Name:   The name of the workflow process for the employee.
  12. Initiated Date:  The date the action was initiated in the workflow process.
  13. Approved Date:  The date the action was ended in the workflow process.