General Troubleshooting
Most exception processing errors stem from one of the following typographical errors:
Typos in the Pseudo Name
- Pro tip: run an administrative audit and copy and paste the pseudo directly from the audit.
The $: should not be included in the pseudo name
Typos in the Current or Replacement Course Name
Using the Incorrect Pseudo Name
There are pseudo names at the requirement, sub-requirement, and group level.
- (1) Requirement-level pseudos are not used as often. Exceptions applied at the requirement level could apply to the entire major (for example).
- (2) Sub-requirement level pseudos are frequently used. In the example below, the “1) Core Areas,” “2) Other Requirements,” and “3) Thesis” areas are at the sub-requirement-level.
- (3) Group-level pseudos are very rarely encoded in DARS at the undergraduate level. Group pseudos are often used if students are required to have a certain number of courses from each group within a sub-requirement.
Quick note: When certain exceptions are entered, an additional tab appears in the PeopleSoft DARS Exceptions screen. This tab is called, “Registrar Course Generation,” and it is harmless.
