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Technical and System

Resources designed to assist departments with the technical aspects of the MMARS application.

  • Interface Document Specifications

    Information on specifications, guidelines, policy and procedures for departments who Interface to MMARS.

  • Interface Specifications

    List of interface specifications by name in Adobe format.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Technical/System questions frequently asked of the Help Desk and their answers.

  • Common MMARS Error Messages

    This is a list of common Financial and LCM errors that users can diagnose and resolve on their own.

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