STARPUBS Status Code Definitions

This is a list of status codes that are returned by the STARPUBS system. If you receive a code that is not in this list contact your installation, MACOM, and/or HQDA staff publications control officer or see DA PAM 25-33 for more information.

Code: BP
Explanation: Indicates that a valid requisition has been received by APD and the order is being processed (BP) for shipment. This code is effective as of 1 April 1993.

Code: DC
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the item on backorder has been superseded, rescinded, made obsolete or the backorder for this item reached the 270 day automatic cancellation limit.

Code: DO
Explanation: The item requested is due-out. Your requisition is backordered awaiting receipt of stock. When stock is received at the Army publications distribution center(s) the item will be shipped to you.

Code: DR
Explanation: The due-out (backorder) has been released for shipment.

Code: DS
Explanation: The request will be satisfied with a direct shipment from the printer not with stock at APD.

Code: EM
Explanation: The publication or form requested is available in electronic media only and is accessible on EM 0001 or at http://www.apd.army.mil/.

Code: ER
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the item requested could not be identified by APD. Review DA PAM 25-30, ensuring that spacing, slashes, and dashes are included as listed for the required item.

Code: ID
Explanation: The item requested is a new publication or form; However, initial distribution has not yet been completed and the item is not yet available through resupply. If you have not established initial distribution requirements for this item, reorder when the issue of the item is announced in DA PAM 25-30.

Code: IL
Explanation: The issue of requested item is limited. The request has been forwarded to APD's item manager to consider Army proponent guidance which will result either in subsequent issue of cancellation with a "PA" advice of supply code. (See explanation of "PA" code in subsequent paragraph.)

Code: LR (Applicable to Blank Forms Accounts)
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the form requested must be locally reproduced. Check DA PAM 25-30 for the prescribing directive. Consult for a copy of the form you can reproduce.

Code: MQ
Explanation: The quantity entered on the requisition exceeds the authorized maximum issue quantity for requested item. The request has been forwarded to APD's item manager to determine the quantity to be issued. The quantity approved for this requisition will be posted in the CRAM. In some instances the entire requisition may be canceled.

Code: NA
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the item requested has been superseded, rescinded, or made obsolete. Check DA PAM 25-30 for the superseding publications or recision notice.

Code: NC
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the item requested is classified and the account number entered on the request is not coded to receive classified publications support.

Code: NG
Explanation: The National Guard (NGB) has chosen not to reprint this publication. For mission essential requirements contact the NGB Publications Control Officer at (703) 607-7681/7056, or DSN 327-7667/7056.

Code: NM
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the item requested could not be found in the current APD inventory. Check the DA PAM 25-30 for current publications status.

Code: NS
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the item requested is not stocked by APD. Check the DA PAM 25-30 for appropriate source of supply.

Code: NR
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the publication is out-of-print. The requested item is current but is no longer stocked or issued as determined by the Army proponent.

Code: PA
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled. The item is controlled and may be released only by written authority from the proponent.

Code: PR
Explanation: The proponent has chosen not to reprint this publication. For mission essential requirements contact the proponent Publications Control Officer as listed on APD Web site.

Code: RC
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the requested item has been rescinded. All stock has been destroyed; copies are not available from any source.

Code: RP
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the change requested is no longer stocked separately but has been incorporated in the basic publication and reprinted as a consolidated publication. Request must be resubmitted for basic publication.

Code: R4
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because there is an error in the changes requested field of your request. This error can have several causes. A change must have been ordered that either does not exist or that may have been included in a reprinted consolidated basic publication.

Code: R5
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because either the quantity-required field contains letters or the field was left blank. This field must be numeric.

Code: R6
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the account number entered on this request is not on file with APD.

Code: R7
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the account number entered on this request was established for initial distribution and is not authorized to order replacement copies.

Code: R8
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the account number entered on this request is not authorized to order blank forms.

Code: SS
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the requested publication has been superseded. Check the DA PAM 25-30 to determine the superseding new publication and submit a new requisition if needed. The replacement publication will not be sent to you automatically.

Code: TC
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because material requested is for use by U. S. Army test control officers only. This material is not authorized for sale to foreign military sales customers.

Code: UI
Explanation: Requisition has been rejected because the unit of issue entered on this request is incorrect. Check the DA PAM 25-30 for the correct unit of issue.

Code: UR
Explanation: Requisition has been canceled because the requested publication is under revision by the proponent and is not available. If you have established initial distribution requirements for this publication you will automatically receive the revision when it is printed. If you have not established an initial distribution requirement you must reorder the publication when issue of the item is announced in DA PAM 25-30.

Note: Contact your installation, MACOM, and HQDA staff publications control officer for any assistance related to the information provided in this list. Do not call APD.