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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.