Field T-3RequiredAmount Fields

    Metro 2 Field T-3: Total Base Records

    The count of Base Segments in the file. Bureaus compare this number to the records they actually read; a mismatch rejects the file.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:T-3
    Position:12-20
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Trailer Record
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Numeric, zero-filled
    • Must equal the actual number of Base Segments (see error trailer-count-mismatch)

    Examples

    000001500000000100

    Common Errors

    • Count that does not match the Base Segments present
    • Counting appended segments (J/K/L/N) as Base records

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Count Base Segments only — appended segments are not Base records

    Related Fields

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    Total Base Records - Metro 2 Field T-3