Field H-8RequiredDate Fields

    Metro 2 Field H-8: Activity Date

    The date through which account activity in the file is reported — effectively the file's as-of date. Every Base Segment in the file should reflect balances and statuses as of this date.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:H-8
    Position:48-55
    Length:8 characters
    Type:date
    Record:Header Record
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Format MMDDYYYY, zero-filled
    • Must be a valid calendar date
    • Must not be a future date
    • Should be consistent with the Date of Account Information in Base Segments

    Examples

    0630202612312025

    Common Errors

    • Future activity date (see error H003)
    • Activity date that disagrees with the Base Segment as-of dates

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Use a single as-of date per cycle so you never mix reporting periods
    • Activity Date answers 'as of when is this file true?'

    Related Fields

    H-9
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    24B
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    Other Date Fields

    11Date Opened24ADate Closed24BDate of Account Information19Date of First Delinquency20Date of Last PaymentH-9Date Created

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