What is the Validation page and why is it important?

What is the Validation page and why is it important?

The Validation page is Step 3 of 4 in the RAM Assess workflow, acting as a critical checkpoint before users access the RAM Dashboard. It provides a clear, visual summary of any data issues within the imported file, helping to ensure that:
  1. The dataset is complete and correctly formatted
  2. The data accurately reflects what the user intended to upload
  3. Any issues are flagged early for resolution, reducing errors later in the process
  4. By surfacing potential problems upfront, the Validation stage helps users improve data quality and avoid rework when interpreting RAM results.

What does the system check during validation?

  1. Missing Fields
    1. What it checks: Identifies any required fields where values have not been provided
    2. Examples: Blank cells in columns such as Material Type, Component Name, or Weight
    3. RAG Output:
      1. RAG Rating: Red
      2. Issue Type: Missing Data
  2. Invalid Data Type
    1. What it checks: Flags values that don’t match the expected format, type, or allowable input for a field
    2. Examples: A numeric field containing text (e.g. entering “two” instead of “2”)
    3. RAG Output:
      1. RAG Rating: Red
      2. Issue Type: Invalid Data Type

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