CDS 10020 – data element contains invalid value

System: CDS

Error Code: CDS 10020 (CDS-10020)

Explanation

Domain error: data element contains invalid value

When it happens (Reason)

A code used in the declaration is either not a recognised code or is not a code permitted on the particular declaration. For example:

A document code which is only permitted on export declarations has been declared on an import declaration.

A valid code has been entered on the declaration, but has been entered at the wrong level (header/item) to which it is permitted.

Quick Fix

Identify the DE and the invalid code/value from the rejection details.

Step-by-step resolution

1. Identify the DE and the invalid code/value from the rejection details.

2. Check the permitted code list or domain for that DE (e.g., document codes, country codes).

3. Confirm whether the code is valid for this declaration type and the correct level (header/item).

4. Replace the invalid code with a recognised, permitted code from the domain list.

5. If the correct code exists but was entered at the wrong level, move it to the correct level.

6. Re-run validation to ensure the domain error is resolved.

7. Resubmit the declaration.

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