Part 2. Information Technology

Chapter 3. IDRS Terminal Responses

Section 56. Command Code ESTABR

2.3.56 Command Code ESTABR

Manual Transmittal

January 16, 2025

Purpose

(1) This transmits revised IRM 2.3.56, IDRS Terminal Responses, Command Code ESTABR.

Material Changes

(1) IRM 2.3.56.1, Program Scope and Objectives: This IRM has been revised to change all instances of Wage & Investment (W&I) to Taxpayer Services (TS).

Effect on Other Documents

IRM 2.3.56, dated November 13, 2023, is superseded.

Audience

Large Business Small Business (LMSB), Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE), Tax Exempt/Government Entities(TE/GE), Taxpayer Services (TS).

Effective Date

(01-16-2025)


Rajiv Uppal
Chief Information Officer (CIO)

2.3.56.1 (01-16-2025)

Program Scope and Objectives

  1. The IDRS Document Request System provides for computer updating of the Retired Document File.

  2. Purpose: This transmits revised IRM 2.3.56, IDRS Terminal Responses, Command Code (CC) ESTABR.

  3. Audience: All IRS business units.

  4. Policy Owner: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our systems that operate the nation’s tax infrastructure.

  5. Program Owner: Customer Service.

  6. Primary Stakeholders: Taxpayer Services (TS), Large Business and International (LB&I), Small Business Self-Employed (SB/SE), Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE).

  7. Program Goals: This system manages data that was extracted from Corporate Account Data Stores (BMF, IMF, and EPMF) allowing IRS employees to take specific actions on taxpayer account issues and track status of an account.

2.3.56.1.1 (01-01-2024)

Background

  1. Document Request System (DOC) allows users to requests documents from Service Center and Federal Records Center return files. Requests are printed out on Form 4251 Return Charge Outs. These requests are initiated by terminal inputs of command code ESTAB. Upon reaching the print site these requests are sorted into manageable order and the Forms 4251 are printed and forwarded for service. DOC is the principal means for obtaining original documents, copies and information from return files. The DOC project also has the following functions:

    • Allows single approved user to update an AIMS contact listing for employees (separate from other ESTAB functionality.

    • Allows users to view, update, and delete district office addresses stored RDMS database. These addresses are used to mail requested documents to users.

    • Allows users to view all of their document requests for up to 60 days. Also allows users to edit or delete same day requests before batch printing.

    • Allows users to request microfilm request to the Microfilm Unit for research.

    • Allows the Service Center Files area to enter the current retirements of documents to the Federal Records Center. Also allows users to also delete obsolete records.

    • Allows users to request SCRIPS images of documents.

2.3.56.1.2 (01-01-2024)

Authority

  1. Command Code ESTAB was developed as the principal means for obtaining original documents, copies and information from return files.

2.3.56.1.3 (01-01-2024)

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. ESTAB Project Lead is responsible for:

    • Review and implementation of WRs that affect ESTAB.

    • Updating the contents of this IRM.

2.3.56.1.4 (01-01-2024)

Program Management and Review

  1. The document request system was the first application to launch a relational database system on the UNISYS mainframe. The database is accessed through embedded SQL statements within the code.

  2. There are 2 databases; one located at each computing center. (TCC & MCC).

2.3.56.1.5 (01-01-2024)

Program Controls

  1. Access to this program is governed by SACS.

2.3.56.1.6 (01-01-2024)

Terms/Acronyms

  1. Table of commonly used Terms and Acronyms is below:

    Term or Acronym: Meaning:
    BMF Business Master File
    cc/CC Command Code
    DOC Document Request System
    EPMF Employee Plan Master File
    ESTABR ESTAB CC used to enter the current retirements of documents to the Federal Records Center
    FLC File Location Code
    FRC Federal Records Center Code
    IMF Individual Master File
    MCC/TCC Computing Centers, Martinsburg and Memphis
    RDMS Relational Database on Unisys Mainframe
    SACS Security and Communications System in charge of maintaining security protocols across CCs.
    WRs Work Requests
2.3.56.1.7 (01-01-2024)

Related Resources

  1. No related resources available for Command Code ESTAB with Modifier “R”.

2.3.56.2 (01-01-2010)

Overview for Updating the Retired Document File

  1. The use of Command Code (CC) ESTAB with CC Modifier " R" is intended for the exclusive use of the Service Center Files area to enter the current retirements of documents to the Federal Records Center.

    1. As these are retirements of documents, no future date may be entered. The System Date is used to determine whether a "To Julian Day " is the equivalent of a future date. If so, 10 years are subtracted from that date. (This information is utilized by the batch processing of Document Requests).

    2. The Document Request System relies on the one digit Year Count of the Document Locator Number, therefore no record on the Retired Documents File is valid for more than 10 years.

    3. It is important to update the Retired Document File at least once per record per 10 years. If a record has become obsolete, make use of the delete feature to keep the file current.

  2. The screen input allows for 1–20 requests using the same common data elements. The screen is checked for format, validity, and consistency errors. Successfully filled in screens are then sent to another Command Code (RETRQ) to write the requests on the GENDATA File. This second command code is not seen by the terminal operator. Upon successful completion, the data for the common elements and a "REQUEST COMPLETED " message is displayed to the terminal operator.

  3. The Update Code, Federal Record Center Code, Year Count and File Location Code will be stored for Audit Trail purposes.

  4. CC ESTAB with CC Modifiers " D" (Document Requests) and "M" (Microfilm Requests) are documented in IRM 2.3.17 and 2.3.18 respectively.

2.3.56.3 (01-01-2000)

Command Code ESTAB

  1. As of January 1, 2004 ESTAB users will be require to input the Command Code (column 1-5), CC modifier (column 6), and the Request Code (column 7) on line 1 of their IDRS terminal screen, then depress Enter/XMIT. CC ESTAB will display the requested screen, based on requester inputted modifier.

2.3.56.4 (01-01-2004)

Error Response

  1. If any element of data is incorrectly formatted, invalid, or inconsistent, a error message will display on line 24. An asterisk will display to the right of the invalid or inconsistent element. The format error message is explained further in IRM 2.3.56.8. Invalid error messages are detailed in IRM 2.3.56.9. Inconsistent error messages are discussed in IRM 2.3.56.10.

2.3.56.5 (01-01-2000)

Valid Response

  1. "REQUEST COMPLETED" is displayed when the common data entry input to CC ESTAB meets all format, validity, and consistency checks.

2.3.56.6 (01-01-2000)

Update Codes

  1. Update codes are one character alphabetical codes input with CC ESTAB with CC Modifier "R" . They are used to identify the type of request being made. The request codes are:

    1. "A" — This Update Code will add a new record to the Retired Document File or update an existing record on the same file.

    2. "D" — This Update Code will delete an existing record on the Retired Document File.

2.3.56.7 (01-01-2000)

Command Code ESTAB—Universal Access Error Message

  1. When Universal Access is used, the message " CC DEFINER NOT UNIVERSAL, USE LOCAL SITE" will be displayed on line 24. This the first check of Command Code ESTAB with Command Code Modifier "R" . This command code modifier will not process Universal Access.

2.3.56.8 (01-01-2004)

Command Code ESTAB—Format Message

  1. When a significant blank or hyphen position between two fields immediately adjacent to it is either not a blank or a hyphen, the message "PLEASE CORRECT FORMAT" will appear on line 24. This check for format will be done prior to the validity and consistency checks. Processing will not continue if it is not satisfied.

2.3.56.9 (01-01-2006)

Command Code ESTAB—Validity Messages

  1. When an element of data is invalid an Error Message will be displayed on line 24. The invalid element will have a "*" to the right of the invalid element.

    Error Messages
    Invalid, CC Modifier is not "D" , "M" , or "R"
    Invalid Request-Code, Request-Code must be "A" or "D"
    Invalid FRC, a valid FRC must be entered
    Invalid FRC, enter a valid FRC
    Invalid, Year Count must be numeric
    Invalid File-Location-Code, FLC must be numeric
    Invalid Tax-Class, Tax Class must be numeric
    Invalid Doc-Code, Doc-Code must be numeric
    Invalid From-Julian-Day, Julian-Day must be numeric
    Invalid From-Julian-Day, valid values are between 001 and 366
    Invalid To-Julian-Day, Julian-Day must be numeric
    Invalid To-Julian-Day, valid values are between 001 and 366

2.3.56.10 (01-01-2008)

Command Code ESTAB—Consistency Messages

  1. When an element of data is inconsistent it will be flagged with an asterisk to the right of the element. An error message will be displayed on line 24, see below.

    Error Messages Solution
    Invalid, the above Tax-Class and Doc-Code do not go together, please change.  
      Correct either the Tax Class or the Document Code
    Invalid, From-Julian-Day must not be higher than To-Julian-Day  
      Correct either the From-Julian-Day so that it is earlier or equal to the To-Julian-Day; or change the To-Julian-Day so that it is equal or later than the From Julian Day

Exhibit 2.3.56-1

Input Format CC ESTAB—Retired Document Update Request

ESTAB R, Input Screen Layout

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Record Element Description
Item Line Description and Validity
1 1 CC-ESTAB
2 1 CC MODIFIER- Must be entered and must be "R" for Retired Document Update Request.
3 1 UPDATE CODE- Must be entered and must be either "A" (add or update) or "D" (delete).
4 2 FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER CODE- Must be entered and must be one of the following:
"AT" "BA" "BO" " DA" "DE" "FW" " KC " "LN" "PH" " SB" "SE" , or "SL" ,
5 2 YEAR COUNT- Must be entered and must be numeric.
6 2 FILE LOCATION CODE- Must be entered and must be numeric. For best results, use a valid District Office Code or Service Center Code.
7 4 TAX CLASS- Must be entered and must be numeric.
8 4 DOCUMENT CODE- Must be entered and must be numeric.
9 4 FROM JULIAN DAY- Must be entered and must be numeric. Valid range of days is 001–366.
Should be less than or equal to the TO JULIAN DAY.
10 4 TO JULIAN DAY- Must be entered and must be numeric. Valid range of days is 001–366.
Should be greater than or equal to the FROM JULIAN DAY.
Lines 5–23 are optional. Significant individual entries must be entered first and, preferable, blank lines follow the significant data.
7 5–23 TAX CLASS- Whenever a significant hyphen is entered in position 8 of this line, this field must be entered and must be numeric.
8 5–53 DOCUMENT CODE- Whenever a significant hyphen is entered in position 8 of this line, this field must be entered and must be numeric.
9 5–23 FROM JULIAN DAY- Valid range of days are 001–366. In lieu of numerics in the FROM JULIAN DATE field, "=" may be used to denote the same Julian Day as last noted above, and the numeric value in the last Item 9 above will be used. In either situation, it should be less than or equal to the TO JULIAN DAY.
10 5–23 TO JULIAN DAY- Valid range of days is 001–366. In lieu of numerics in the TO JULIAN DATE field, "=" may be used to denote the same Julian Day as last noted above, and the numeric value in the last Item 10 above. In either situation, it should be greater than or equal to the FROM JULIAN DAY.
Notes:  
A. Any Position not mentioned above would not be utilized for significant data.
B. Do not use the Universal Access Code with this command code modifier.
Exhibit 2.3.56-2

Input Format CC ESTAB—Retired Document Update Requests with Validity Error(s) Response

ESTAB R, Universal access error message on line 24

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Local site is the only available site for this command code modifier. Do not use the Universal Access Code. Re-enter this screen immediately.
Exhibit 2.3.56-3

Input Format CC ESTAB—Retired Document Update Requests with Validity Error(s) Response

ESTAB R, validity error response

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This message is produced whenever a Significant Blank is missing. Please see Exhibit 2.3.56-1 for positions referred to here. (The Significant Blank fields are for format purposes only and are not data fields; therefore, no "Item" number has been assigned them.)
Exhibit 2.3.56-4

Input Format CC ESTAB—Retired Document Update Requests with Validity Error(s) Response

ESTAB R, location of error indicators

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Correct invalid data elements and re-enter.

IRM 2.3.56.9. Command Code ESTAB—Validity Message for and explanation of messages.

Exhibit 2.3.56-5

Input Format CC ESTAB—Retired Document Update Requests with Consistency Error(s) Response

ESTAB R, Consistency error responses

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Correct inconsistent data elements and re-enter.

IRM 2.3.56.10. Command Code ESTAB—Consistency Messages for explanation of messages.

Exhibit 2.3.56-6

Example of CC ESTAB Input—Retired Document Update Requests

Full-Screen Input.

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Full-Screen Response.

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