What are some common formatting errors when submitting Interface Control Document Transfer Program (ITP) transactions?
Common formatting errors include: Control Characters: Make sure that submission files do not include special formatting characters such as those found in applications like Microsoft Word. If you cut and paste data from another application into your third-party software vendor’s application that creates ITP files, ensure that special formatting characters, which may not be visible on your screen, are not inserted into the text. Narrative Descriptions: Make sure that your narrative descriptions are entered as a single block of text; do not separate paragraphs or use bullet points, etc. ZIP Field: For U.S. addresses use only numeric characters. Make sure that you enter the five-digit portion of your zip code in the ZIP5 field and the four-digit portion of your zip code in the ZIP4 field. You may use alphanumeric characters in the ZIP fields only for foreign addresses. Date Formatting: Enter all dates in MMDDYYYY format with the exception of the credit card expiration date which should be
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