Validation rules by category
- Last updated:
- 22 October 2026
| Rule name | Version | Status | Error message |
|---|---|---|---|
| R_130 | 1 | Active |
For T Level programme learning aims, planned learning hours and Planned employability, enrichment and pastoral hours must not be returned |
| R_131 | 1 | Changed |
There must be a prior attainment record matching the earliest learning aim start date for the learner |
| R_132 | 1 | Active |
Learner must be unemployed or return LDM 382 'Free Courses for Jobs (Level 3 Offer) for Low Wage Learners' |
| R_134 | 1 | Active |
The programme type must be Skills Bootcamps for this Employment Status Monitoring Type |
| R_135 | 1 | Active |
Skills Bootcamp component aims must have a corresponding programme aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type and contract reference number |
| R_136 | 1 | Active |
Skills Bootcamp component aims must have a corresponding programme aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type and contract reference number |
| R_137 | 1 | Active |
An occupational specialism learning aim (ZTLOSxxx) needs to be present in the learning delivery record |
| R_138 | 1 | Active |
The achievement date or an event learning aim for Skills Bootcamps (Z0059747, Z0059748, Z0059749) needs to be present in the learning delivery record |
| R_139 | 1 | Active |
At least one subject learning aim must be closed if the Skills Bootcamp programme has been completed. |
| R_140 | 1 | Active |
The Learning actual end date of the component aims must be returned for this programme |
| R_141 | 1 | Active |
There must be a Skills Bootcamp subject learning aim in an open Skills Bootcamp programme |
| R_142 | 1 | Active |
The Total Negotiated Price Record must not be on or after the learning start date of an open programme aim where the learner has previously withdrawn. |
| R_143 | 1 | Active |
The Learning actual end date for the latest programme aim must not be before the Learning actual end date of the latest component aim. |
| R_144 | 1 | Active |
The Achievement date must not be before the earliest Learning start date of any Skills Bootcamp programme aims. |
| R_146 | 1 | Active |
The learner is currently apprenticeship funded and cannot start an Adult skills funded English/maths aim |
| R_147 | 1 | Active |
The Technical Qualification and the Occupational Specialism must match on Programme Type, Framework code and Pathway in the LARS Framework Aims table |
| R_148 | 1 | Active |
The learner must be earning below the earnings threshold by returning LDM 391 or the learner's prior attainment must be below a full level 3 |
| R_149 | 1 | Active |
The learning start date of this aim cannot before the learning start date of the programme aim |
| R_150 | 1 | Active |
The learning start date of this aim cannot before the learning start date of the programme aim |
| R_151 | 1 | Active |
If the learner is earning below the earnings threshold, LDM 391 must be returned |
| R_152 | 1 | Active |
The Event Indicator must not be used for learning aims starting before 1 August 2025 |
| R_153 | 1 | Active |
The date applies from must be on or after 1 August 2025 for the Event Indicator |
| R_154 | 1 | Active |
Skills Bootcamp event aims must not be used on or after 1 August 2025 |
| R_155 | 1 | Changed |
The English Minimum Hours field must be returned for this learner |
| R_156 | 1 | Changed |
The Maths Minimum Hours field must be returned for this learner |
| R_157 | 1 | New |
Advanced Learner Loans (ALB) must not have more than one Learning Delivery FAM record with the same Learning Delivery FAM Date From |
| R_158 | 3 | Changed |
A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card has been recorded without an aim that has a Building and Construction Sector Subject Area that is not a CSCS card |
| R_159 | 2 | Changed |
A Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit component aim must have a corresponding programme aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type, learning start date, learning planned end date and learning actual end date (if returned) |
| R_160 | 2 | Changed |
A Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit programme aim must have a corresponding component aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type, learning start date, learning planned end date and learning actual end date (if returned) |
| R_161 | 1 | New |
If Hours Record 'Planned hours for off the job training due to a reduction in prior learning' (HRS 4) has been returned, 'Price Reduction due to prior learning' (RIP 1) financial record must also be returned |
| R_162 | 1 | New |
If 'Price Reduction due to prior learning' (RIP 1) Financial Record has been returned, Hours Record 'Planned hours for off the job training due to a reduction in prior learning' (HRS 4) must also be returned |
| R163 | 5 | New |
The source of funding must match across all open aims of a funding model 38 programme |
| SEC_01 | 1 | Active |
The Socio-economic classification is not a valid code |
| SEC_02 | 1 | Active |
The Socio-economic Classification must be returned for this learning aim |
| Sex_01 | 1 | Active |
The Sex is not a valid code |
| SOC_02 | 1 | Active |
The Occupation code must be returned for this learning aim |
| SOC_04 | 1 | Active |
The Occupation code is not a valid code |
| SPECFEE_01 | 1 | Active |
This Special fee indicator is not valid |
| SPECFEE_02 | 1 | Active |
The Special fee indicator is not valid for this Mode of study |
| SSN_02 | 1 | Active |
The Student support number does not pass the checksum calculation |
| SSN_03 | 5 | Changed |
As the Student Support Number has not been recorded then the Net Tuition Fee and Gross Tuition Fee should be returned |
| StdCode_01 | 1 | Active |
The Apprenticeship standard code must be returned |
| StdCode_02 | 1 | Active |
The Apprenticeship standard code is not valid |
| StdCode_03 | 1 | Active |
The Apprenticeship standard code must not be returned |
| STULOAD_04 | 1 | Active |
The Student instance FTE must be returned for this learning aim |
| SWSupAimId_01 | 1 | Active |
The Software supplier aim identifier is not in the correct format |
| Tlout_01 | 1 | Active |
A completed or withdrawn Tailored Learning funded aim must have a Tailored learning outcome recorded |
| Tlout_02 | 1 | Active |
The Tlout identifier must be a valid lookup |
| TTACCOM_01 | 1 | Active |
The Term time accommodation is not a valid code |
| TTACCOM_02 | 1 | Active |
The Term time accommodation is not a valid code for this Learning start date |