Base Segment ErrorsCritical

    B001Missing Account Number

    The account number field is blank or contains only spaces

    Affected Field
    #4Account Number

    Description

    Every account must have a unique Account Number that identifies the tradeline. This is a required field that cannot be blank. The account number should remain consistent for the life of the account and is used by credit bureaus to match and update existing tradelines.

    Common Causes

    • Field left blank in source data
    • Incorrect field mapping
    • Data extraction error
    • Account not properly initialized

    How to Fix

    1. 1Ensure every account has a unique account number
    2. 2Map the correct source field to the Metro 2 account number
    3. 3Validate account numbers before file generation

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