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

    1. 1Include complete associate name
    2. 2Provide SSN or DOB when available
    3. 3Verify all required J1 fields are populated

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