MT540: (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.
