MT518: (4) Field 98a: Date/Time: Preparation Date/Time
FORMAT
| Option A | :4!c//8!n | (Qualifier)(Date) |
| Option C | :4!c//8!n6!n | (Qualifier)(Date)(Time) |
| Option E | :4!c//8!n6!n[,3n][/[N]2!n[2!n]] | (Qualifier)(Date)(Time)(Decimals)(UTC Indicator) |
PRESENCE
Optional in mandatory sequence A
QUALIFIER
(Error code(s): T89)
Order |
M/O |
Qualifier |
R/N |
CR |
Options |
Qualifier Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
O |
PREP |
N |
|
A, C, or E |
Preparation Date/Time |
DEFINITION
This qualified generic field specifies:
PREP |
Preparation Date/Time |
Date/time at which the message was prepared. |
NETWORK VALIDATED RULES
Date must be a valid date expressed as YYYYMMDD.
Time must be a valid time expressed as HHMMSS.
UTC Indicator must be a valid time expressed as HH[MM].
Sign ([N]) must not be used when UTC Indicator is equal to all zeroes.
USAGE RULES
This field is provided for information only and is not binding on the parties, unless it has been assigned by a third party system.
