Invalid country code
F116 / MAGNET_EDAG-116
Why am I receiving this error message
You have specified an invalid country code. You must use the international standard ISO-3166.
This may be because you have:
- forgotten a letter in the country code
- entered an incorrect letter
- specified a country code which does not exist
Do I have to correct the error
Yes, the a-melding contains serious errors and/or omissions which you must correct. The a-melding has been rejected.
You must correct the error by the deadline for submitting the a-melding for the calendar month in which you received the error message.
Severity: Rejection
See the overview of error severities.
How to correct the error
- Check the country code you have used and change it to a valid code. You will find valid country codes at ssb.no.
- Submit the a-melding when you have corrected the error. If you use a payroll system, check with your system supplier if you are not sure how to make corrections in your system.
Example
A haulage firm submits an a-melding for May with country code AA (for Andorra) as the international identifier for Jose.
The firm receives discrepancy MAGNET_EDAG-116 because AA is not a valid country code. The valid country code for Andorra is AD.
| The haulage firm changes the country code to: | |
| Country code | AD |
It also enters other obligatory information.
