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RB E17 - Invalid GMT offset

GMT Offset is a three-digit field containing the GMT offset used for authorization functions. The GMT offset provides the difference of the local time zone as compared to the GMT. The first-digit position represents the time difference and the offset increment from the GMT. The second and third-digit positions represent the magnitude of the time difference.

The system validates that the GMT corresponds with the format noted in the following table.

Code

First Digit Position

0

Positive, Local time ahead of GMT, offset in hours

1

Negative, Local time behind GMT, offset in hours

2

Positive, offset in 15 min. increments

3

Negative, offset in 15 min. increments

4

Positive, offset in 15 min. increments, participating in daylight savings time

5

Negative, offset in 15 min. increments, participating in daylight savings time

6-9

Invalid codes

For positions 2-3, magnitude must be:

Possible Causes

Solutions

Incorrect GMT offset in the download file.
  1. Correct the GMT offset and retain the batch.
  2. Perform a partial download and re-transmit the batch.

The terminal data for this field may be corrupt.

Verify the GMT offset in the terminal.

  • If valid, retain the batch and re-transmit.
  • If invalid, correct the GMT Offset in the terminal and re-transmit.