Census Issues AES Broadcast on Fatal Error Response Codes 122 and 254
The Census Bureau issued AES Broadcast #2012055 as part of a series of monthly educational broadcast messages on the Automated Export System. This month Census is highlighting AES error codes 122 (Carrier Code is Outdated) and 254 (USPPI Postal Code Must Be Numeric). 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Fatal Error Response Code 122: Carrier Code is Outdated
Reason: The Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) reported is not an active code in AES at the Estimated Date of Export.
Resolution: For vessel, rail or truck shipments, the carrier must be identified with an active SCAC code issued by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). For air shipments, the carrier must be identified with an active IATA code issued by the International Air Transport Association. The Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) must be active at the time of export. Verify the Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) and the Estimated Date of Export, correct and resubmit.
Fatal Error Response Code 254: USPPI Postal Code Must Be Numeric
Reason: The USPPI Postal Code contains a string not reported as 5 numeric digits followed by 4 spaces or as 9 numeric digits.
Resolution: The USPPI Postal Code must be reported as either 5 numeric digits followed by 4 spaces or 9 numeric digits. Verify the USPPI Postal Code, correct and resubmit.
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