Performing Comparison Reconciliation

If second-pass data is entered with the Second-Pass Comparison Failure Alert parameter disabled, then any first-pass/second-pass comparison failures are saved in the discrepancy database without the opportunity to make changes. These failures must be resolved using Comparison Reconciliation mode.

To perform comparison reconciliation:

1. Select Data Entry then, select Comparison Reconciliation.
2. Access the appropriate RDCI, using either query or DCI book sequencing.

   By default, in Comparison Reconciliation mode the system queries only RDCIs having the status pass 2 pending.

   However, you can query explicitly for RDCIs with a pass 2 complete status, if the accessible timestamp for the RDCI is more recent than the last time batch validation was executed for the study. Setting this restriction ensures that accessible data can be modified only in Update mode.

3. Move between fields marked as failing first-pass/second-pass comparison using the special navigation function Next Comparison Failure. You can recognize these fields by their blue background field.
4. Display the Comparison Failure window for the Pass 1 and Pass 2 values by invoking the Display Comparison Failure function. As you process each field, it returns to the default field color.
5. When you have resolved all the comparison failures, select Save.

   You can close the window before resolving all the comparison failures: select Exit, and choose Save Incomplete or Discard:

   Save Incomplete—saves all the changes you have made. When you return, only unresolved fields are highlighted.

   Discard—throws away your changes.

You are not required to perform comparison reconciliation. If you visually scan and confirm that the Pass 2 values are correct, you can skip displaying the Comparison Failure window.