Census Discusses AES Fatal Error Response Codes 118, 250

February 26, 2013 by Jessica Arriens|Commerce Dept.

The Census Bureau sent out AES Broadcast #2013014 as part of a series of monthly educational broadcast messages on fatal errors in the Automated Export System. This month Census is highlighting AES error codes 118 (Carrier Code Missing) and 250 (USPPI Country Must Be U.S.). The broadcast covers the reasons for these error messages and how to resolve them, as follows:

Fatal Error Response Code 118: Carrier Code Missing

Reason: The Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) is missing

Resolution: The Carrier ID identifies the carrier that transports the goods out of the United States. The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is valid for vessel, rail, and truck shipment. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) code is valid for air shipments. Verify the Carrier ID and Mode of Transport, correct the shipment by reporting the Carrier ID and resubmit.

Fatal Error Response Code 250: USPPI Country Must Be U.S.

Reason: The Country reported for the United States Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) is not US (United States).

Resolution: The country for a USPPI's address must be US (United States). Verify the USPPI Country, correct the shipment and resubmit.

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