This topic describes the types of messages you might encounter while using the Child Nutrition System's Child and Adult Care Food Program or National School Lunch Program (including the Summer Food Seamless Waiver).
Messages work differently within the Food Distribution Program, and the traditional Summer Food Service Program is currently not automated.
The Child Nutrition system displays messages to inform you of:
An error in the data that prevents it from being saved to the database. For example, text entered in a field that requires numbers.
A condition that must be corrected before the form can be considered valid and ready to be processed. For example, the sponsor application and site application contain contradictory information.
An unusual condition given the rest of the information. For example, a claim shows more children being served Reduced-Price Lunch than are eligible.
Information about the Child Nutrition System. For example, when you submit an application, the system displays a receipt page to confirm that your application reached ADE's computer system.
Error messages consist of a red circle with an "x" in it, displayed to the left of the field where the error occurred, and red message text displayed to the right of the field.
Example
For each message, read the message text, then correct the condition that caused the error. Save your changes to the form.
Tip
For more information about how to correct the error, view the Help for that form and read the instructions for entering data in the field.
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