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Cascade Server - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This FAQ is intended to be a quick guideline to reduce some common confusions. The most common usage questions are addressed in the corresponding training available for Cascade Server and answers can be found reviewing the material provided in training.

DNS - Central Domain Name Server Settings

This document provides information about resolving network configurations that do not auto-configure.

EBS Portal - Using FireFox ESR for Enterprise Business Systems (EBS)

This article provides instructions on how to download and install Firefox ESR and how to find your version of Firefox. It also has some FAQs about Firefox ESR

elevateU - Professional Development Resource Available through EBS

elevateU is a FREE online resources available to benefit-eligible staff and faculty – books, videos, courses and more!

Enterprise Business Systems - Resources for EBS

The EBS Help Site (link) is maintained by Human Resources and is the best source of information for all things EBS.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Common Questions About Finding Who is a Direct Report in EBS

Common questions about finding who reports to you as listed in EBS.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Compatibility Review Process for New Browsers and Operating Systems

This document provides a high level summary of the approach used by EBS to assess, test and recommend new versions of UI software to EBS users.

General Information about the MSU Search Tool

This article provides information on the implementation of a campus-wide Search Tool for all MSU sites

LinkedIn Learning - Frequently Asked Questions - Internal Only

LinkedIn Learning is provided to MSU IT staff which allows access over 10,000 on-demand courses and learning paths.

MSU Keyword Search - General Information

MSU Keywords is a hand-constructed database of starting points of interest to the Michigan State University community. When a user searches from MSU's home page, any matches from MSU Keywords appear first in the hit list.

Network - Domain Names at MSU and How To Request Them

This article explains what a domain name is and summarizes the steps required to request a top-level domain name.

SSL Certificates - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Requesting MSU InCommon SSL Certificates

Michigan State University participates in the InCommon Certificate Program, powered by Sectigo, to provide a low-cost security certificate (SSL) service to the University. Secure websites use encryption and authentication standards to protect the confidentiality of the connection and data. SSL is a protocol commonly used for Web security.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - How to Locate a PERNR or Employee ID Information in EBS

This article describes how to locate the PERNR or employee ID information when logged in to EBS.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - How To Prevent Automatic Updates of Firefox ESR

This article provides information about how to prevent automatic update of Firefox ESR to meet EBS compatibility.

Web Browser - For Web Developers - How To Resolve 400 Bad Request Errors on MSU Websites

This article is aimed at Web Developers for MSU websites with guidance how to resolve ongoing 400 Bad Request errors.

EBS Portal - Troubleshooting Rare Issues People Have Experienced in the EBS Portal

HR maintains a site with fixes to several issues that people have encountered on the EBS Portal. The site url is: https://hr.msu.edu/ebshelp/your-computer/diagno...

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "Error 100 ADP" When Accessing W-2 Reprint Tile

Attempting to open the W-2 Reprint tile when no W-2s exist for the user from 2021 and beyond will result in an Error 100 ADP. Use the W-2 Archive option instead.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "Error 100" When Accessing the W-2 Reprint Tile

Some employee records may need backend support to correct an issue with reprinting W-2s.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "Error During Initialization of Browser File System"

This article describes how to resolve the error caused by an SAP software constraint and using a private browser modes.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "HTTPS Status 404 - Not Found" When Logging In

Out of date bookmarks or links may cause 404 errors when attempting to log in. Update them to resolve.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "SAP Application Warning: Your current page contains unsaved data"

There is unsaved data in the window you are trying to exit. Select the appropriate choice to continue.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - ESS - Error: "Critical error has occurred. Processing of the service was terminated. Unsaved data has been lost"

A locked EBS account may cause this error. Try again later, or if it has been more than 2 hours, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - ESS - Error: "Person is already being processed by User <username>"

This error may be caused by having other windows open on the portal, or it may be a system issue. If you have closed all windows and the error persists, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - ESS - Error: "Personnel number xx does not exist (or 'PERNR_DOES_NOT_EXIST')"

This error means you do not have edit rights. Contact your department security administrator for access.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - ESS - Error: "Server Connection not available"

Typically a failed internet connection will cause this error. If you have full connectivity and the error persists, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - ESS - Error: "Start date should be after xx/xx/xxxx or later"

This error is caused by a payroll lock. If the problem persists more than 2 days, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - How to See Who Has Administrator Roles Recover the Tile if it is Missing

A new application (“HR/Payroll Administrator Roles”) allows all employees to see who in their unit has administrator roles, like Unit Administrators, Unit Time Administrators, Time Entry Specialists, Workflow Approvers, and others.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Portal - Login Error: "No portal roles are assigned for the user"

This is caused by a lack of EBS roles. Contact your department security administrator to check your EBS roles to resolve this issue.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Portal - Login Error: "The following ABAP Exception occurred: USER_NOT_FOUND"

Employee has portal roles but no roles given to user in SAP ECC. Contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Portal Login Error: "500 Internal Server Error"

This happens when you have no SAP roles assigned. Contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Prompted to Login Again on Certain Tiles

During the transition to the New MSU Unified Login Experience, some tiles in the EBS Portal will require a second login screen.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Prompted to validate again with MFA on certain tiles

Checking the box for "Do not challenge me on this device for the next 24 hours" will bypass this behavior.

SSL Certificate Error: "Invalid Certificate" or "Unknown Certificate Error"

Users will sometimes encounter an error when trying to access a secure (SSL or HTTPS) website. Error messages may indicate either an "invalid certificate" or an "unknown certificate error" when trying to make an SSL secure connection.

Web Browser - Error: "400 Bad Request" on Multiple MSU Sites

When attempting to visit an MSU website, you receive a 400 Bad Request error, the verbiage of which may change depending on the web browser you are using. Clear cookies and cache to resolve. Report recurring issues to the IT Service Desk to initiate corrective action.