K1 Segment ErrorsWarning
K102K1 Invalid Creditor Classification
The original creditor classification code is invalid
Description
The K1 segment includes a creditor classification that indicates the type of original creditor (bank, finance company, retailer, etc.). This code must be valid per Metro 2 specifications.
Common Causes
- Using non-standard classification codes
- Classification not known for original creditor
- Outdated code values
How to Fix
- 1Use valid creditor classification codes
- 2Research original creditor type if unknown
- 3Default to appropriate general category if specific unknown
More K1 Segment Errors
Metro 2 code reference
A rejected value is usually a wrong code rather than a wrong format. Every CRRG code set has a per-code page with its meaning and cross-field rules. Metro 2 codes: the complete cheat sheet puts all of them on one page.
Catch Errors Before Submission
The platform validates every field and catches errors like K102 before you submit to the credit bureaus.