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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers (FAQ's)

WISDM Related
Q:	Where do I find general information regarding WISDM?
A:	/sfs/sfsqa.htm and /sfs/sfsfp.htm
Q:	How do I become authorized to view WISDM?
A:	Contact your supervisor who will contact your Unit Business Representative.
Q:	I am authorized, but cant get into WISDM, who should I contact?
A:	Please contact Kaye OConnell (5995) or Linda Hefter (4056) for assistance.
Q:	I am authorized but I need more detail.
A:	Contact your supervisor who will contact your Unit Business Representative.
Q:	I forgot my WISDM password, who should I contact?
A:	Send an email to WISDM@BFS.UWM.EDU advising that you need to have your password reset. Your email should include your WISDM user ID and your telephone number.
Q:	How do I sign up for a WISDM class?
A:	You can sign up for WISDM classes by contacting Lynette Johnson (5866). (See BFS How-To-Seminars Classes).
Q.	How do I find a specific payment in WISDM (see Page 8 of manual).
A.	If you know the voucher number use the voucher search (see Page 8 of manual) menu in WISDM is the easiest method for finding the transaction. If you don't have a voucher number either the vendor search (see Page 9 of manual) or transaction search (see Page 9 of manual) in WISDM should help you find the transaction).
Q.	How do I understand the different parts of the WISDM page?
A.	See the manual at /sfs/sfsfp.htm
Q.	Why do I have to go to so many screens in WISDM?
A	WISDM contain a large volume of financial information. The various screens allow you to view the data in many different ways. As you become more familiar with the WISDM screens you will probably have favorites and be able to navigate directly to them.
Q:	What do I do if I receive a Session Expired message from WISDM?
A:	See the manual at /sfs/sfsfp.htm
Q.	What are Levels?
A	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/glossary.htm
Q:	How do I make suggestions for WISDM improvement?
A:	Send an email to WISDM@BFS.UWM.EDU.
Q:	What does "drilldown" mean?
A:	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/glossary.htm
Q:	What is a "Crosswalk"?
A:	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/glossary.htm
Q:	What is the "General Ledger"?
A:	/sfs/sfsgenlg.htm
Q:	What is the WISDM (Wisconsin Data Mart) Address
A:	https://wisdm.doit.wisc.edu/wisdm/
Q:	Where do I find Class Codes?
A:	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/acctd1.htm
Q:	Where do I find Fund Codes?
A:	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/campus.htm
Q:	Where do I find Journal Source codes?
A:	/sfs/sfsjscd.htm
Q:	Where do I find Jorunal ID Prefix information?
A:	/sfs/sfsjidpd.htm
Q:	Where do I find Organization codes?
A:	/asm/acct/2-7-04.htm
Q:	Where do I find Program Codes?
A:	/asm/acct/2-7-03.htm
Q:	Where do I find Sub Class codes?
A:	/asm/acct/2-7-06.htm
Q:	Where do I find the SFS chartfields map to the accounting codes in the Accounting Control Ledger (ACL)?
A:	/sfs/sfscfld.htm
Q:	Where is the glossary of SFS/WISDM terms?
A:	http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/glossary.htm
General
Q:	What is the Shared Financial System (SFS)?
A:	/sfstoc.htm and http://www.uwsa.edu/fadmin/sfs/sfsindex.htm
Q:	I forgot my SFS password, who should I contact?
A:	Send an email to sfs@bfs.uwm.edu advising that you need to have your password reset. Your email should include your SFS user ID, your full name and your phone number.
Q:	How do I get training on Windows 95?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	How do I learn about the internet?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	How do I get training in Microsoft Excel?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	What is a "Browser"?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	What is a "Web Page Address"?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	What is an internet Service Provider (ISP)?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	What is the internet?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	What is the World Wide Web?
A:	See I&MT Short Courses
Q:	How do I find answers for general UWM administrative questions?
A:	http://www.uwm.edu/UWM/Support/
Q:	What is the UWM web home page address?
A:	http://www.uwm.edu
Q:	Where do I view financial reports for years pervious to fiscal year 2000?
A:	/sysfinrp.htm
Q:	Where is the Administrative Services Manual (ASM)?
A:	/policy.htm
Q:	Who do I contact if I have questions about UWM business forms?
A:	/forms.htm

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