RB D35 - Merchant category code override non-numeric or invalid

Merchant Category Code Override is a four-digit, numeric field used to override the merchant category code in the parameter record.

If the value in the Merchant Type/Charge Type field is anything other than 1, the Merchant Category Code Override field must contain the correct merchant category code assigned by the signing member or processor.
The system validates the data element type of this field.

Possible Cause

Solution

Incorrect merchant category code override in the download file.

If the Delete feature is not available, delete the batch, offline corrected transactions, and re-transmit.

The terminal data for this field may be corrupt

Verify the merchant category code override in the terminal.

If valid, retain the batch and re-transmit.
If invalid, correct the Merchant Category Code Override in the terminal and re-transmit.