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Title:
SCORE/PeopleSoft: Clearing your browser's cache to fix error messages

Synopsis:
It has been reported that users are experiencing error messages while using SCORE/PeopleSoft.

Solution:
If you receive the error message "You are not authorized to access this component" or "incorrectly sized data structure," follow these steps:

  1. Log out of SCORE/PeopleSoft
  2. Clear your browser cache, using the instructions below.
  3. Exit all open browser applications.
  4. Open a new browser window and log into SCORE/PeopleSoft.

If this does not resolve the problem, call the OIT Help Desk at 8-4357(HELP).

Instructions to clear your browser cache:

Internet Explorer 7 and 8
Internet Explorer 6
Mozilla Firefox 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0
Mozilla Firefox 3.5
Safari 3 and 4
Google Chrome

Internet Explorer 7 and 8

  • From the Tools menu, select Internet Options
  • Select the General tab at the top of the window
  • Under the Browsing History section, click the Delete button
  • Under the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete files button
  • Click Close, and then click OK to exit

Internet Explorer 6

  • From the Tools menu, select Internet Options
  • Choose the General tab at the top of the window
  • In the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete files
  • Click OK to confirm the deletion
  • Click to exit

Mozilla Firefox 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0

  • From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data
  • Place a check in the box next to Cache clearing the check marks in any other boxes
  • Click Clear Private Data Now

Mozilla Firefox 3.5

  • From the Tools menu, select Clear Recent History
  • Change the Time range to clear to Everything
  • Place a check in the box next to Cache clearing the check marks in any other boxes
  • Click Clear Now

Safari 3 and 4

  • On a Mac:
    • From the Safari menu, choose Reset Safari
    • On a PC: 
      • From the Edit menu, choose Reset Safari
      • Place a check next to Empty the cache clearing the check marks in any other boxes
      • Click Reset
      Google Chrome
      • From the wrench menu, select Clear browsing history
      • Place a check next to Empty the cache clearing the check marks in any other boxes
      • Changed the Clear data from the period to Everything
Last Updated:
November 18, 2009

Solution ID:
9922