Description
This article explains the naming convention used for forms in Banner, including how each part of a form name is configured and what it represents.
Details
Understanding this naming convention helps you quickly recognize and locate forms, improving navigation, training, and troubleshooting within the Banner system.
Understanding Banner Form Names
A Banner form name is a seven-character code that identifies the purpose and placement of a form within the Banner system. Each character has a specific meaning:
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Format: XXXXXXX
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Example: PPAIDEN
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P – HR/Payroll/Personnel (System)
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P – Person (Module)
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A – Application Form (Form Type)
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IDEN – Identification (Description)
Character 1 - System Identifier: Represents the primary system within Banner
| Code |
System |
| F |
Finance |
| S |
Student |
| P |
HR/Payroll/Personnel |
| R |
Financial Aid |
| T |
Accounts Receivable |
| G |
General |
| X |
Cross Product |
| I |
Information Access/Kiosk |
| E |
XtenderSoultions |
| W |
Reserved (Client/Custom) |
Character 2 - Module: Represents the functional area within the system
| Code |
Module |
| A |
Application |
| B |
Budget |
| C |
Catalog / COBRA |
| D |
Benefit Deductions |
| E |
Employee / Event Management |
| F |
Funds Management / Fixed Assets |
| G |
General Student / Ledger |
| H |
History / Grades |
| I |
Faculty Load / Investment Mgmt |
| J |
Job Submission / Student Emp |
| K |
Reserved - Intl/UK |
| L |
Location Mgmt. / Letters |
| M |
CAPP |
| N |
Need Analysis / Endowment |
| O |
Overall |
| P |
Person / Procurement |
| Q |
Query-related |
| R |
Recruiting / Research Acctg |
| S |
Schedule / Security / Stores |
| T |
Validation Forms/Tables |
| U |
Utility |
| V |
Reserved – Canada Solution Ctr. |
| X |
Archive / Tax / Xtender |
Character 3 - Type of Form: Identifies the form type or function
| Code |
Type of Form |
| A |
Application Form |
| B |
Base Table |
| C |
Called/List Form |
| I |
Inquiry Form |
| P |
Process Report |
| Q |
Query Form
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| R |
Rule/Table/Form (Reports) |
| T |
Temporary Table |
| V |
Validation Form (View) |
Character 4-7 - Description: The remaining four characters describe the form’s specific function or purpose, such as "IDEN" for Identification.