Master file creation (MCRE) task

Note: This task replaces the MCRE extraction task from Transaction Server.

The master file creation (MCRE) task extracts outbound batch (ICL) information from the FTM database and writes it to a file that is consistent with the MCRE file format in CPCS. The extract includes payment information for outbound batches (ICLs) for the current business day. Entries that were previously extracted are not extracted again.

FTM Check maintains a comprehensive payment history for transactions in the database. The history is built by creating another version for a transaction whenever a component revalidates or modifies the transaction. Some of these versions do not include modifications to the MICR fields and are not included in the MCRE extract.

The task can be run in the following ways:
  • Started manually.
  • Scheduled to run periodically.
  • Run at the end of the business day.
Note: The MCRE task cannot be run in concurrent mode. Only one task can be active at any time. If an attempt to run a second task is made while the first one is running, the second task fails and the Control Center displays a warning message.
When the task runs at the end of the business day, the special processing that is shown in the following list applies:
  • An extra file, the end of day file, is created. It contains a list of the ICRE files that were created during the business day.
  • The output file maximum size configuration property is ignored during end of day processing. Extraction continues until all eligible outbound batches (ICLs) are extracted. Multiple output file sets with a single EOD file are created.

The task also has a user exit that allows the MCRE output to be modified before it is written to the file. The user can modify, delete, or insert user records into the MCRE output. For more information about the user exit, see MCRE user exit.