Field 2RequiredIdentification Fields

    Metro 2 Field 2: Processing Indicator

    Indicates the processing format of the record. Value 1 indicates fixed-length character format, which is the most common format used.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:2
    Position:5-5
    Length:1 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Allowed Values

    ValueMeaning
    1Fixed-length character format

    Validation Rules

    • Must be 1 for character format

    Examples

    1

    Common Errors

    • Using incorrect processing indicator for format type

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Always use '1' for character format files
    • This field determines how the entire record is parsed

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