CSAT and TTA XML Batch Upload Retirement – April Reminder
As a result of the availability of the Comma-separated values (CSV) Batch Upload feature in SPARS for all Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), and Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) grantees, SAMHSA is announcing the planned retirement of the SPARS Extensible Markup Language (XML) batch upload feature on September 30, 2024.
Most CSAT and TTA grantees have already transitioned to using the CSV Batch Upload feature. For any grantees still using the XML Batch Upload, you should begin transitioning to CSV Batch Upload now. The following trainings and resources for comma-separated values (CSV) batch upload are available on SPARS:
- CSV Batch Upload Training Slides
- CSV Batch Upload Guide
- CSAT GPRA Client Outcome Measures Codebook
- CSAT GPRA CSV Upload Template
- TTA Codebook
- TTA Follow-Up Form CSV Upload Template
- TTA Post-Event Form CSV Upload Template
- TTA Event Description Form CSV Upload Template
To facilitate the transition, users should be working on the following steps:
- Updating internal systems and procedures to align with the current CSV batch upload process.
- Generating CSV upload files with SPARS templates and resources.
- Testing upload files through front-end SPARS CSV batch upload screens.
The SPARS Help Desk is available for any questions about CSV Batch Upload. In addition, if you need more hands-on assistance to begin using CSV Batch Upload you can submit a Technical Support Request on SPARS here.
The SPARS Team is also developing a future enhancement to CSV Batch Upload that will allow users to automate the submission of CSV files to SPARS. This will enable system-to-system exchange of CSV batch upload and error files in addition to the existing ability to submit files via the SPARS online website. That enhancement is expected to be available to users in August 2024 and announcements will be communicated when it is ready.
If you have questions or experience any issues with the transition to CSV batch upload, contact the SPARS Help Desk via email, SPARSHelpDesk@mathematica-mpr.com, or phone, 800-685-7623, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.
Announcement posted: 4/29/2024