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Census Issues AES Broadcast on Fatal Error Response Codes 504 and 594

The Census Bureau issued AES Broadcast #2012038 as part of a series of monthly educational broadcast messages on the Automated Export System. This month Census is highlighting AES error codes 504 (License Code Unknown) and 594 (S05 License Not Decremented - Exhausted). The broadcast covers the reasons for the these error messages and how to resolve them, as follows:

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Fatal Error Response Code 504: License Code Unknown

Reason: The License Code reported is not valid in AES.

Resolution: The License Code / License Exemption Code must be reported on each EEI. Valid License Codes reportable in AES are contained in Appendix F -- License and License Exemption Type Codes and Reporting Guidelines. Verify the License Code/ License Exemption Code, correct the shipment and resubmit.

Fatal Error Response Code 594: S05 License Not Decremented - Exhausted

Reason: The License Code/ License Exemption Code reported is S05 (Directorate of Defense Trade Control DSP-5). The license is exhausted.

Resolution: The DSP-5 license has not been decremented because license is exhausted. For further assistance, contact the Department of Commerce, Directorate of Defense Controls, Response Team on 202-663-1282.