Field H-10OptionalDate Fields

    Metro 2 Field H-10: Program Date

    The date the furnisher's reporting program (software) was created or last revised. Bureaus use it to track which version of a reporting process produced the file.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:H-10
    Position:64-71
    Length:8 characters
    Type:date
    Record:Header Record
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Format MMDDYYYY, zero-filled, or zero-filled if unused
    • Must be a valid calendar date when populated

    Examples

    0101202600000000

    Common Errors

    • Invalid month/day combination (see error H004)
    • Confusing Program Date with Date Created

    Tips & Best Practices

    • This describes your software, not the data — leave it stable across cycles unless your program changes

    Related Fields

    H-11
    Program Revision Date
    The date the reporting program was most recently revised. Op...
    H-9
    Date Created
    The date the file itself was generated. It can be on or afte...

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    Program Date - Metro 2 Field H-10