X12C received a formal request for interpretation on exactly this point
sometime in the past year or two. Our official response was that this is
not a syntax error. The relationship between DMG01 and DMG02 is specified
in a *semantic* note, and there is no provision for generating syntax
errors (reportable in a 997) from a semantic note.
I can't speak to how Claredi works, but if they classify a "Level 1 Error -
against
X12 Standard Requirements" as applying to non-compliance with
semantic notes, then I suppose it is correct. In addition, an
implementation guide could certainly call something like this
non-compliance. However, there's nothing in X12.6, the
segment dictionary,
or data element dictionary to formally call your example an "error".
Contact me off-line if you need more info or a copy of the response.
Mike
At 09:17 PM 12/4/2003 +0000, anthonybeecher wrote:
>I am trying to classify an error level for a rejected data element,
>DMG02, where DMG01 is "D8" and the data value in DMG02 is "19999999";
>obviously there is no month 99 and no day 99.
>
>Claredi calls it a Level 1 error - against X12 Standard Requirements.
>I disagree with this assessment.
>
>In my mind, the only validation that is required relative to X12
>Syntax Requirements is that the field is type AN and sized from 1 to
>35 bytes.
>
> >From a pure X12 standpoint, does the use of a qualifier imply a
>forced validation of the format of the data element that it
>qualifies?
>
>I guess the possible answers would be:
>1. no validation is required; only X12 AN and 1-35 applies
>2. validation is required that 8 numeric values exist
>3. validation is required that 8 numeric values exist and the
>subportions are expressing proper ranges 1-12 for MM and 1-31 for DD
>4. If 3 - then leap year rules also apply?
>
>Thanks
>Anthony Beecher
>
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