Base Segment ErrorsCritical

    B002Invalid Account Status

    The account status code is not a valid Metro 2 status

    Affected Field
    #8Account Status

    Description

    The Account Status field must contain a valid two-character status code as defined in the Metro 2 format specifications. Valid codes range from 00 to 97 and indicate the current condition of the account (current, delinquent, paid, charged off, etc.). Invalid status codes will cause the record to be rejected.

    Common Causes

    • Using status codes from other systems
    • Typos in status code
    • Using deprecated status codes
    • Incorrect business logic mapping

    How to Fix

    1. 1Use only valid Metro 2 status codes
    2. 2Map internal statuses to appropriate Metro 2 codes
    3. 3Refer to Metro 2 format guide for valid codes
    4. 4Validate status codes before file generation

    Examples

    Invalid
    99
    Valid
    11
    99 is not a valid status code; 11 indicates current account

    Related Errors

    B003
    Status and Payment Rating Mismatch
    The account status does not match the payment rating history
    B004
    Invalid ECOA Code
    The ECOA code is not valid for this account type

    More Base Segment Errors

    B001
    Missing Account Number
    B003
    Status and Payment Rating Mismatch
    B004
    Invalid ECOA Code
    B005
    Missing SSN or Date of Birth
    B006
    Invalid Date Format
    B007
    Future Date Account Opened

    Catch Errors Before Submission

    Metro2 software validates every field and catches errors like B002 before you submit to the credit bureaus.

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