Top Ten FBI/IAFIS Rejects Codes
Top Ten FBI/IAFIS Rejects Codes*
Based on August 06-August 07 data
| No. | Percent of total rejects | Reject Code | Condition | Description | Additional Information | How to Prevent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
43%
|
L0008 | Characteristics Quality Low | The quality of characteristics is too low to be used. | This reject occurs when the image quality score is above the acceptable threshold as determined by IAFIS. | Ensure each fingerprint is rolled fully and clearly. Ensure delta(s) and core(s) are present for each fingerprint. |
|
2
|
14%
|
L0118 | ITN Image Quality / Sequence Error | Erroneous or incomplete fingerprint(s) on images: fingers or hands out of sequence; printed twice; (and / or) missing (fingerprints) and no reason given. | This reject occurs when the fingerprint images are not in the correct sequence or images are missing without a reason given. The two acceptable reasons for missing images are Amputation or Unable to Print. | Ensure each rolled fingerprint is in the correct position by comparing with the fingerprint impressions taken simultaneously (plain/flat impressions). Ensure a reason is provided for any missing images. Use either Amputation or Unable to Print. |
|
3
|
10%
|
L0116 | Fingerprint Pattern Quality Error | Fingerprint pattern(s) not discernable. | This reject occurs when the images are poor quality as determined by an FBI Fingerprint Examiner. | Ensure each fingerprint is rolled fully and clearly. Ensure delta(s) and core(s) are present for each fingerprint. |
|
4
|
8%
|
L0032 | Duplicate DOA and DOS | Cannot update subject’s record because date of arrest (DOA) (MM/DD/YYYY) and corresponding date of arrest suffix (DOS) (MM/DD/YYYY) already exist. | This reject occurs most often in Criminal fingerprint submissions. It occurs when the fingerprint submission is a duplicate. | Do not submit the same transaction multiple times. |
|
5
|
7%
|
H0001 | Required Header Element Missing | Mandatory Element [X] was not supplied in message header (X is the field element). | This reject occurs when a mandatory field is not supplied, such as Date Of Arrest (DOA). The specific field missing should be defined in a free-text message accompanying the reject code. | Ensure the submission data contains all mandatory fields. |
|
6
|
3%
|
L0117 | Fingerprint Pattern Area Error | Insufficient pattern area(s) recorded for identification purposes. | This reject occurs when the fingerprint images have not been rolled fully (from "nail to nail"). | Ensure each fingerprint is rolled fully and clearly. Ensure delta(s) and core(s) are present for each fingerprint. |
|
7
|
3%
|
E0004 | EFTS Record Parse Error | EFTS logical record type [X] containing Image Designation Character (IDC) of [Y] in message does not comply with message. Contents or Length field values or the record is not parseable. | This reject occurs when the fingerprint images are not compliant to the FBI's Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS)/Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS). | Ensure data elements are consistent with the FBI's Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS)/Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS). |
|
8
|
2%
|
L0115 | Other QC Error | A Quality Check (QC) error has occurred. | QC refers to the IAFIS Quality Check function. This reject occurs most often in Criminal fingerprint submissions. There are various reasons. The specific reason should be defined in a free-text message accompanying the reject code. | Ensure the submission data is complient with FBI policies. |
|
9
|
1%
|
E0006 | Field Relationship Error | The value of element (X) is inconsistent with the value of element (Y). | This reject occurs when two data elements conflict with on another (example: DOA is before the DOB). | Ensure data elements are consistent with the FBI's Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS)/Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS). |
|
10
|
1%
|
L0112 | Field Relationship Error | No statutory authority. | The agency indicated by the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) or Contributing Agency Identifier (CRI) in this submission is not authorized to request this service. | Ensure ORI or CRI requestor is authorized to request this information as set forth in state or federal statutes. |
