J1 Segment ErrorsCritical
J001J1 Segment Missing Required Fields
Required fields in the J1 associate segment are missing
Description
The J1 segment reports information about an associate (co-signer, co-maker, guarantor). When included, it must have complete consumer information including name and identification. Missing required fields will cause the segment to be rejected.
Common Causes
- Associate information incomplete in source
- Optional fields treated as required
- Field mapping errors for associate data
How to Fix
- 1Include complete associate name
- 2Provide SSN or DOB when available
- 3Verify all required J1 fields are populated
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