Validation rules by category
- Last updated:
- 29 July 2026
| Rule name | Version | Status | Error message |
|---|---|---|---|
| LearnAimRef_150 | 1 | Active |
The Learning aim reference is not valid in the LARS database for this Funding model and this Learning start date |
| LearnAimRef_151 | 1 | Active |
The Learning aim reference is not valid in the LARS database for this Funding model for this teaching year |
| LearnAimRef_152 | 1 | Active |
The aim must have COMM_LEARN Validity category in the Validity table in the LARS database |
| LearnAimRef_153 | 1 | Active |
This aim has the 'Exceptional Devolved Skills Bootcamps' category code, please remove the aim from your return |
| LearnAimRef_154 | 1 | Active |
The Skills Bootcamp HGV event aim must have the same Learning Start Date, Learning Planned End Date and Learning Actual End Date |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_01 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies from or the Date applies to must be returned for this FAM type |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_02 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies from must be after the Learning start date |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_03 | 2 | Changed |
The Date applies from must not be returned for this FAM type |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_04 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies from must be returned for this FAM type |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_05 | 1 | New |
The Date applies from must be returned for the Event Indicator |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_06 | 1 | New |
The Date applies from must not be before 1 August 2025 |
| LearnDelFAMDateFrom_07 | 1 | New |
The Date applies from must be within the Learning start date and the Learning actual end date |
| LearnDelFAMDateTo_01 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies to must not be before the Date applies from for this FAM type |
| LearnDelFAMDateTo_02 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies to should not be after the Learning planned end date |
| LearnDelFAMDateTo_03 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies to must not be after the Learning actual end date |
| LearnDelFAMDateTo_04 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies to must not be returned for this FAM type |
| LearnDelFAMDateTo_05 | 1 | Active |
The Date applies to must not be after the Learning actual end date |
| LearnDelFamType_134 | 3 | New |
This Source of Funding is not valid for Adult Skills (FM35) or Community Learning (FM10) |
| LearnDelFAMType_01 | 1 | Active |
The Source of funding must be returned |
| LearnDelFAMType_02 | 1 | Active |
The Full or co-funding indicator must be returned for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_04 | 1 | Active |
The FAM type and code is not valid |
| LearnDelFAMType_06 | 1 | Active |
The FAM type and code is not valid for this Learning start date |
| LearnDelFAMType_07 | 1 | Active |
The Source of funding is not valid for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_08 | 1 | Active |
The Source of funding is not valid for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_09 | 1 | Active |
The Source of funding is not valid for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_14 | 1 | Active |
The Eligibility for enhanced apprenticeship funding is only valid for apprenticeship aims |
| LearnDelFAMType_15 | 1 | Active |
This Learning delivery monitoring code must not be returned where the Learning actual end date is completed |
| LearnDelFAMType_16 | 1 | Active |
This Learning delivery monitoring code is not valid for this return |
| LearnDelFAMType_18 | 1 | Active |
There must not be more than one record with a FAM type of SOF, FFI, EEF, RES, ADL, ACL, AFL, ASL or FLN |
| LearnDelFAMType_22 | 1 | Active |
The Full or co-funding indicator must not be returned for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_31 | 1 | Active |
There must not be more than six occurrences for the FAM type LDM |
| LearnDelFAMType_35 | 1 | Active |
The Advanced Learner Loans indicator must not be returned for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_36 | 1 | Active |
The Advanced Learner Loans indicator must be completed where the Advanced Learner Loans Bursary funding indicator has been returned |
| LearnDelFAMType_38 | 1 | Active |
The Advanced Learner Loans Bursary fund indicator is not required for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_39 | 1 | Active |
The FAM type LDM should be returned for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_40 | 1 | Active |
The Advanced Learner Loans indicator must not be returned for apprenticeships |
| LearnDelFAMType_46 | 1 | Active |
The Funding model must be Adult skills or Adult Skills Fund |
| LearnDelFAMType_50 | 1 | Active |
Learning Support Funding must not be returned for this Funding model |
| LearnDelFAMType_53 | 1 | Changed |
Learning delivery FAM type' is wrong. The Advanced Learner Bursary rate 1 or 3 can't be used when the aim is grant funded. Check 'FAM type' is correct |
| LearnDelFAMType_54 | 1 | Active |
The combination of EEF and FFI codes is not valid |
| LearnDelFAMType_57 | 1 | Active |
The Full funding indicator is not valid for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_60 | 1 | Active |
The Full funding indicator is not valid for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_61 | 1 | Active |
The Full funding indicator is not valid for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_63 | 1 | Active |
The Apprenticeship contract type must not be returned for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_64 | 1 | Active |
The Apprenticeship contract type must be returned for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_65 | 1 | Active |
The Full funding indicator is not valid for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_66 | 1 | Active |
The Full funding indicator is not valid for this learning aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_67 | 1 | Active |
Learning support funding must only be recorded on a programme aim or English/maths aim for apprenticeship funded programmes |
| LearnDelFAMType_68 | 1 | Active |
LDM356 can only be recorded on a Funding model 36 programme aim |
| LearnDelFAMType_69 | 1 | Active |
LDM357 can only be recorded on Funding models 35 or 10 and starting on or after 1st November 2017 |