Census Releases AES Trouble-Shooting Tips
The U.S. Census Bureau on Nov. 19 released trouble-shooting techniques to resolve frequent Fatal Error notification issues in the Automated Export System (AES). Fatal Errors occur when a shipment is rejected.
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Fatal Error 120: Carrier Unknown
Reason: The Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) reported is not known in AES.
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. If the Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) as known at the time of filing is not valid in AES and a valid Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) cannot be obtained from the carrier, as a last resort, report the Carrier ID as UNKN for vessel, rail or truck shipments.
Fatal Error 167: Transportation Reference Number Contains Leading or Embedded Spaces
Reason: The Transportation Reference Number contains leading or embedded spaces.
Resolution: The Transportation Reference Number cannot contain leading or embedded spaces. Left justify the Transportation Reference Number and remove all spaces within the number. Verify the Transportation Reference Number, correct the shipment and resubmit.
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