Header Record ErrorsWarning

    H007Invalid Reporter Telephone Number

    The Header Reporter Telephone Number is not 10 numeric digits

    Affected Field
    Reporter Telephone Number

    Description

    The data furnisher's telephone number in the Header must be exactly ten numeric digits with no formatting. Bureaus use this number for operational contact, so an invalid value can delay resolution of file issues.

    Common Causes

    • Punctuation or spaces in the phone number
    • Fewer than 10 digits

    How to Fix

    1. 1Store the raw 10-digit number with no punctuation
    2. 2Validate length before generating the Header

    Examples

    Invalid
    512-555-1234
    Valid
    5125551234
    Remove punctuation; 10 digits only

    More Header Record Errors

    H001
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    H002
    Invalid Reporter Identification
    H003
    Invalid Activity Date
    H004
    Invalid Program Date/Revision
    H005
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    H006
    Date Created Earlier Than Activity Date

    Catch Errors Before Submission

    Metro2 software validates every field and catches errors like H007 before you submit to the credit bureaus.

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    H007: Invalid Reporter Telephone Number - Metro 2 Error