Header Record ErrorsWarning

    H004Invalid Program Date/Revision

    The program date or format revision indicator is invalid

    Affected Field
    #4Date Created

    Description

    The header must contain valid program date and format revision information that identifies the Metro 2 format version being used. Invalid values may indicate the file was created with outdated software or specifications.

    Common Causes

    • Using outdated Metro 2 format specifications
    • Incorrect date format
    • Missing program revision indicator

    How to Fix

    1. 1Update to the current Metro 2 format specifications
    2. 2Verify the date created is in MMDDYYYY format
    3. 3Include the correct format revision code

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    Catch Errors Before Submission

    Metro2 software validates every field and catches errors like H004 before you submit to the credit bureaus.

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