LEDES Error: BF120 - Incorrect Ledes Header

Overview of the Issue

The error message:
BF120 - "Incorrect LEDES Header. Supported options: LEDES98BI V2[] and LEDES1998B[]."

This error means that the LEDES header in your submission does not conform to the supported formats.

Possible Causes:

• Incorrect file header (not LEDES98BI V2[] or LEDES1998B[]).
• Corrupted or missing header information.

Additionally, if you encounter BF111 - No invoices have been uploaded, this could be due to an issue with the data in your file, often related to the incorrect LEDES header.

Troubleshooting the Issue

Step 1: Verify LEDES Header Format

Ensure that the file header matches one of the supported formats:

• LEDES98BI V2[]
• LEDES1998B[]

Tip: Open your file in a text editor to verify or edit the header format. The first line should specify LEDES98BI V2[] or LEDES1998B[].

How to Fix

Step 1: Correct the Header

If the header is incorrect:

• Open the file in a text editor.
• Replace the incorrect header with LEDES98BI V2[] or LEDES1998B[].
• Save your changes.

Step 2: Re-upload the Corrected File

Upload the file with the corrected header to resolve the error.

Error BF111 - No Invoices Uploaded

Note: Resolving BF120 typically resolves BF111 as well.