The SICS Scheduler is where you define batch jobs and the schedules to which they run. A batch job is a sequence of commands submitted for execution as a single unit. In many cases, batch jobs accumulate during working hours and are then executed during the evening or another time the computer is idle, as batch jobs often requirelarge resources.
Scheduler Setup # The SICS Scheduler allows you to have multiple running batch schedulers with inclusion /exclusion of jobs based on Job Step Type, e.
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As a result of the introduction of the Euro on 1.1.1999 any conversions involving currencies in the Euro Zone need to be based on their relative value to the Euro. The exchange rate between the Euro and the member currencies is fixed from the introduction date, however the value of the Euro (EUR) fluctuates against other currencies.
In the event of other countries joining the Euro they will also be subjected to the same requirements, meaning that a triangulation needs to be done from the day they join the Euro to an infinite year.
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To access Use Case information, click the Use Cases tab in the Access Security Manager window.
A use case defines a particular business function. It can be a single, unique business function or a collection of several business functions grouped into a high-level representation of a business area.
Use cases are delivered with the system, are system-defined and may not be changed. The following chart shows a few use case examples.
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When Migrating data from other systems using the SICS Migration Tool Kit Loader, the Access Code for the migrated data will be set according to the Active Access Code of the current SICS User.
WARNING! All data created in one MTK Loader run will be associated with the same Access Code.
Before processing a file with the MTK Loader, you must make sure that the Active Access Code is the one you actually intend to migrate to.
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To see and to get access to the Booking Terms Maintenance under System Administration you must have the security Use Case System Administration Maintain Booking Term Periods with Read access assigned to your user role, else this option will not be visible on the desktop of SICS. The Booking Terms can be defined per Base Company. If your company have more than one Base Company, these settings can be set individually (for each separate Base Company) or if Default Settings are selected, settings can be the same for all Base Companies.
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The System Parameters under this tab allows the system administrator to create global standards for use in the business partner, person and bank areas.
General # Field Description Enable Extended Validation of Bank Selected:* Bank Address can not be made Active unless City has been entered* Bank Completeness Status can not be set to Approved unless the Bank has an Active Address* Deactivating a Bank will trigger a warning if an Approved Business Partner Bank Account exists with this Bank* Business Partner IBAN/Bank Account number is restricted to alphanumeric characters - unless the account is intermediaryCleared: No extended validationRelevant when: Your company prefers extended validation to ensure proper identification of banks and execution of paymentsApplicable for: P&C, Cede, Life Enable Business Partner Name Mass Update by Branded Product Name Mass Update Selected: When the Branded Product functionality is in use and the branded product name is updated the change will be automatically reflected on the business sections that use the names of the branded product.
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Note! In release 23.1 and forward, the EDI component will no longer be a part of DXC SICS. # EDI batches can be imported and processed on a regular basis using the Job Scheduler. This particularly useful when batches arrive overnight as the scheduler can import and process them before work starts next morning.
The EDI batch job has two modes:
Import and process new batches only Import, process new and reprocess existing batches In the first mode, only new batches are handled.
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Entry Code Transformation Terms icon
When you click the Entry Code Transformation Terms icon in the Reference Items folder on the SICS desktop, you see the Entry Code Transformation Terms window where you can define entry code information for retrocession accounting. Entry codes booked on the Business Ledger for the Assumed Business can be converted to another entry code to be used for the Outward Cedent’s Contract and the Retrocessionaires.
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Exporting a Template # Any Task Management Template can be exported to file in XML format.
From the list view of all templates, select the desired template and choose ‘Export…’ from the context menu. Select path and file name.
Importing a Template # A Task Management Template can be imported from a previously exported file in XML format. The export file may have been created from the current database or another database.
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It may be necessary to allow balance pairing as well as Annulling of settled balances across a few base companies even though balance pairing/annulling across base companies in general is prevented.
Which Base Companies that are linked can be viewed/maintained from the Business Partner properties.
To link a base company:
Open and view the Base Company from Find Business Partner window. Select the Details tab. Select Linked Base Companies from the Properties list.
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