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Overview
Access to the Banner Finance Module is requested through ECU PiratePort. Follow the steps below to submit the request, then follow the approval process. You can check the status of a request anytime through PiratePort.
NOTE: Prior to submitting the Banner Security Request (see instructions below), users must complete ECU Banner Finance Training for New Users and any required sub-module training (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Research Accounting, Purchase Order, Total Contract Manager, Total Supplier Manager) prior to submitting the Banner Security Request. A list of upcoming trainings can be found on the Financial Services website.
Submit a request
Step 1
Log in to PiratePort, then click the Banner Security Request tile.
Step 2
Make sure Request Security shows in the Options box. You may need to click this. The Banner Security Request screen is open.
Step 3
Within the Banner Security Request screen, check that your supervisor's name is correct. IF THE SUPERVISOR NAME IS NOT CORRECT, DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THE SECURITY REQUEST.
Click the UPDATE action link or follow any displayed Message to correct your supervisor.
Step 4
Complete three sections in the security request.
- Click the word Finance (do not click the checkbox) in the Request Access for section. The ECU Finance Security Access Form opens. Select one role from each of the drop-down menus associated with the requested sub-modules. Click Submit.
See an explanation for all roles on the Explanations of Drop Down Options webpage.
- Select access to sensitive data options like SSN and ECU ID Search as necessary.
- Add additional information in the Comments section, if needed. Example: Need ecuBIC access
Step 4
Click Submit to finalize the request.
Step 5.
Acknowledge any Confidentiality Statements (required).
Follow the approval process
Banner Finance Security requests route through these areas:
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1. Employee submission
2. Supervisor approval
3. Department Security Custodian approval
4. Sub-module approver/s (determined by selected roles)
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5. Finance Module Approver
6. ITCS Security Administration Approver
7. Access is generally received (but not guaranteed) within 24-48 hours
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Check your request's status
You and your supervisor receive a system-generated email when Finance Security is granted or denied. If denied, the Finance module approver sends to the user a separate email that provides guidance for obtaining the appropriate security.
Check the status of your request anytime through PiratePort.
Step 1
Log in to PiratePort and click the Banner Security Request tile.
Step 2
Scroll to the Security Request History section, and you'll see the status displayed in the status column. Audit information for the request can be viewed by clicking the request ID number.