You’ve got error messages. We’ve got solutions

Michigan Office of Retirement Services sent this bulletin at 05/18/2026 09:30 AM EDT

To help reporting units (RUs), we’ve conducted research and identified eight common errors that occur most often in records that remain unposted. You’re receiving this message because your RU has one or more of these errors.

Some records simply need a date or code corrected, and these are quick fixes. Others are valid but require posting in a specific order based on the record end date, starting with the oldest. Each record must process overnight before the next dependent record can post. If a record doesn’t post automatically, it likely has another issue that needs attention.

We understand cleaning up errors can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to support you. To make this easier, we’ve created a new resource, Error Messages and Solutions, that lists these eight common errors along with solutions for quick reference.

To get started, download a list of all outstanding errors for your RU (see the Reporting Instruction Manual section Using the Error Download Detail report).

Please give this your attention by June 30, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact us at ORS_Web_Reporting@Michigan.gov.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep records accurate and up to date.

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