Due to supply chain issues, there is a temporary new format for SWIFT warrants. They are now being printed on new paper stock and are no longer postcard sized with self-sealing envelopes. The new warrants are now on trifold paper and mailed in envelopes. If you’re working with suppliers looking for a warrant in the mail, please advise them to look for the envelope from State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management & Budget. We will let you know when we go back to the regular paper stock.
Did you know that if you cancel a punchout purchase order (CTP), you must also cancel the associated requisition (CTR)? If you need to know how to cancel a punchout purchase order and requisition, make sure to check out two new Quick Reference Guides that will help you through this process. You can find them on the
Have questions about purchasing cards (PCards)? Find your answers in the SWIFT PCard FAQ, which has just been updated for the new year.
Are you new to the EPM Data Warehouse and need basic information about SWIFT reports? Do you have questions about which EPM Data Warehouse reports can give you the SWIFT information you need? The SWIFT Training team is offering support for SWIFT reports in the EPM Data Warehouse.
Lab Topic |
Description |
Date |
Time |
Use the OBIEE Data Dictionary Lab |
Learn about this tool to find SWIFT datasets in the EPM Data Warehouse. |
Jan. 11, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Use Standard Reports Lab |
Get an overview of the SWIFT reports on the Statewide dashboards. Learn about how to edit a standard report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders. |
Jan. 12, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Create and Save the MFR Report Lab |
Learn about a standard Manager’s Financial Report (MFR) from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders. |
Jan. 25, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Set up My Dashboard Lab |
Gain an overview of My Dashboard. Learn how to add SWIFT reports to it. |
Jan. 26, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Create and Save the All Expenditures Report Lab* |
Learn about a standard All Expenditures Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders. |
Feb. 09, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Create and Save the All Receipts Report Lab* |
Learn about a standard All Receipts Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders. |
Feb. 22, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Understand the SWIFT Data in the EPM Data Warehouse Webinar |
Learn about the structure of canned reports and ways to get the intended SWIFT data effectively and accurately before running or updating reports. |
Feb. 24, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
*Note: Prior to taking the specialized report labs, we recommend taking the Use Standards Reports lab.
The SWIFT Training team offers online training through webinars, training guides, video tutorials, eLearning, and one-on-one sessions.
To enroll in a SWIFT webinar or eLearning class, sign in to the Self Service or Admin Portal and select the Learning Management tile.
Currently, there are seats still available for the following webinars and eLearning.
Module |
Webinars/eLearning |
Date |
Time |
INTRO |
Introduction to SWIFT eLearning |
Anytime |
Self-Paced Class |
EPM |
Introduction to EPM Data Warehouse/SWIFT webinar |
Jan 19, 2022 |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
KK |
Budget Journal Administration webinar |
Jan 19, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
BI |
Billing Part 1 webinar |
Feb 01, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
BI |
Billing Part 2 webinar |
Feb 03, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
PO |
Overview of Purchase Orders webinar |
Feb. 08, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
AR |
Create, Correct, and Verify Direct Journal Deposits webinar |
Feb. 15, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
AR |
Enter Deposits and Apply Payments for SWIFT Invoices webinar |
Feb. 16, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
AR |
Use Maintenance Worksheets to Manage Customer Accounts webinar |
Feb. 17, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
AP |
Create Vouchers in the Accounts Payable webinar |
Feb. 23, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
SC |
Supplier Contracts - Create Contract Shell webinar |
Mar. 08, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
SC |
Supplier Contracts - Import and Process a Contract Document Electronically webinar |
Mar. 15, 2022 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Contact the SWIFT Help Desk for any SWIFT-related questions or issues.
Email: SWIFTHelpDesk.MMB@state.mn.us
Phone: 651-201-8100, option 2
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays)
When contacting the SWIFT Help Desk, make sure to include details about your question or issue, including:
Additional assistance can be found on the SWIFT Training Guides page.
The SWIFT Update is sent to everyone on the SWIFT Update subscription list. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this newsletter, use the links below.