Field T-4OptionalAmount Fields

    Metro 2 Field T-4: Total of Status Codes

    A control total summarizing the count of records by Account Status across the file. Used by bureaus as an additional reconciliation and quality signal.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:T-4
    Position:21-29
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Trailer Record
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Numeric, zero-filled
    • Should agree with the per-status counts derived from the Base Segments

    Examples

    000001500

    Common Errors

    • Status totals that disagree with the Base Segment statuses

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Derive this from the same pass that builds the file to avoid drift

    Related Fields

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    Total of Status Codes - Metro 2 Field T-4