1. User Guide
  2. Operations
  3. Scheduler Services
  4. Define Batch
  5. Creating a Batch

6.1.3.1 Creating a Batch

A Batch contains a group of background tasks that are executed together, on a specific date and time, when the resources are available for batch processing.

Refer to the following steps, to create a batch from the Scheduler Service Summary (Define Batch) page.
  1. To create a new Batch, click the Action and click Create.
    The Create Batch Page is displayed.
    Enter the following Batch Details :
    • Code - Enter a Unique Alphanumeric Code for the new Batch.

      The Code name always begins with alphabets and should not contain any space. The maximum limit is 60 characters and should not contain any special characters except Underscore (_).

    • Batch Name - Enter a unique name for the new batch.

      The Code name always begins with alphabets and should not contain any space. The maximum limit is 60 characters and should not contain any special characters except Underscore (_).

    • Batch Description - The description/details for the batch.

      The description should start with alphabet and should not be more than 250 characters.

    • Service URL Name/ Service URL - Select the Service URL Name from the drop-down list.

      You can also enter the Service URL Name and associated URL is displayed in the Service URL. You can also provide the partial URL here and the complete URL in the Task Service URL.

  2. After entering the Batch Details, provide the following Batch Parameters.
    From the Batch Parameters pane, click Add to add a new Batch Parameter.

    By default, $FICMISDATE$ and $BATCHRUNID$ are added as Batch Parameters.

    • Parameter Name - A valid parameter name for the new Batch parameter.
    • Parameter Value - A valid Parameter Value required for Batch execution.

      Note:

      Enclose the Parameter Value for a Run time with $ symbol. For example, $paramName$.
    To delete a Batch parameter, click Delete next to to that Parameter details.
  3. Enter the following Header Parameter details.
    • Parameter Name - A valid parameter name for the new header parameter.
    • Parameter Value - A valid Parameter Value required for Batch execution.
  4. Click Save. The new Batch is created and displayed in the Scheduler Services (Define Batch) Page.