Every error found on the record will be detailed underneath the record's header information. The header information will supply enough information to identify exactly which record in the file the preceding errors are for. Although a record may have multiple errors, only the first error found is counted. The error that is counted is indicated by the error severity symbol found on the far left hand side of the listing underneath the record's header information. Regardless of the form being processed, the most severe errors are checked for first.
Errors can be one of two types of severity.
The most severe errors cause the record to be dropped. Dropped records normally require the operator to send in a paper copy of the form with the information that was dropped before the filing deadline of the form. Records with this error severity are processed, but will normally require a corrected report to be filed. All records for a form filed electronically can be rejected for several reasons. The three most common reasons for form rejection are agent mismatch, too many errors, and district record problems.