I have a question about using TMS and Controlled Batches. We don't use a lot of them, but we certainly use them for:
Does this documentation mean that until such a time as Tessitura removes controlled batches, and presumably updates the utilities that rely on them, TMS users cannot use the listed utilities?
Controlled batches cannot be used with EMV or Secure Deviceless Entry payments. If your fundraising department was using controlled batches they will need to transition to uncontrolled batches. Note: Controlled batch functionality will be removed in a future version of Tessitura. The Network recommends using uncontrolled batch types, except when a controlled batch is required for the following utilities: Contribution Import Utility, Event Cancellation Utility, On Account Funds Disbursement Utility, Direct Debit Order Billing, Direct Debit Pledge Bills, SEPA Direct Debit Order Billing, and SEPA Direct Debit Pledge Billing. https://www.tessituranetwork.com/Help_System/Content/TN-Application/Payment-Methods/TMS-Getting-Started.htm
Controlled batches cannot be used with EMV or Secure Deviceless Entry payments. If your fundraising department was using controlled batches they will need to transition to uncontrolled batches.
Note: Controlled batch functionality will be removed in a future version of Tessitura. The Network recommends using uncontrolled batch types, except when a controlled batch is required for the following utilities: Contribution Import Utility, Event Cancellation Utility, On Account Funds Disbursement Utility, Direct Debit Order Billing, Direct Debit Pledge Bills, SEPA Direct Debit Order Billing, and SEPA Direct Debit Pledge Billing.
https://www.tessituranetwork.com/Help_System/Content/TN-Application/Payment-Methods/TMS-Getting-Started.htm
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We were told we cannot use them.
Okay…looks like I was misreading, and regular Pledge Billing is available (?), but losing Event Cancellation would be a blow. Also I'm assuming that using Contribution Import without card payments is okay.
I DM'd you.
Speaking in a very much ill-informed capacity as someone who has still not spent even a single second in V16, I recall someone saying at TLCC this year that TMS will (either currently or eventually) have solutions to get around the things that would require you to use a controlled batch by using "new tools" with an uncontrolled batch that would allow you some form of proofing or such.
I have no idea what those would be, but I know that we use controlled batches for ALL of our donation processing and our Development department loves them. So to lose them with such "new tools" I am sure would annoy them.