K2 Segment ErrorsWarning
K202K2 Purchased From Name Missing
The name of the seller is missing in K2 segment
Affected Field
Purchased From Name
Description
When using the K2 segment for purchased accounts, the name of the entity from whom the portfolio was purchased should be included to maintain audit trail and transparency.
Common Causes
- Seller information not retained
- Multiple purchases obscuring original seller
- Field not populated in source
How to Fix
- 1Maintain seller information through purchase chain
- 2Include most recent seller name
- 3Populate field when K2 segment is required
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