**Tip!** Start with the **WHEN** (Effective Date), **WHAT** (Action), and **WHY** (Reason).
Think about what change you’ve been asked to process and that will help you understand which Action / Reason combination ([staff ](https://spwebserv.ucop.edu/LocationUsers/LOCjobaids/UCPC_PHCMWFAL270JA_PayPathTransactions_ActionReasonCodesDescriptionsSTFF_D2Rev00.pdf)/ [academic](https://spwebserv.ucop.edu/LocationUsers/LOCjobaids/UCPC_PHCMWFAL270JA_PayPathTransactions_ActionReasonCodesDescriptionsACAD_D2Rev00.pdf)) to select and which field/s to adjust.