Data Validation

Data validation occurs when the end-user submits a form or initiates a search.  There are several conditions that could trigger a data validation error, including, but not limited to the following:

• Required input fields are empty (text fields, text boxes and drop-down select lists)
• Required radio button groups not having a selected option
• Input fields containing invalid data
• Errors reported from back-end systems

When data validation fails, the system presents an error summary that appears at the top of the active form describing each error.

Error Summary

The errors are displayed in a bullet-list, and where applicable, the error is represented by a link that, when clicked, will direct the user to the offending screen element.