1. Localizations for Germany Implementation Guide
  2. Key Notes Regarding the Fields for the Z1 Format

Key Notes Regarding the Fields for the Z1 Format

Consider these fields when processing payments using the Z1 format:

  • Q Record

    • Field 9

      This field indicates whether the file includes statistical information to send to the Federal Bank. This field is set to J if a W record exists. Otherwise, it shows an N.

    • Fields 10 and 11

      You must indicate the Regional Centre Bank area code for the Create A/P Bank Diskette - Germany program (R04572G5). Additionally, you must indicate the Principal's Company code and Principal's Industrial code. This processing option is mandatory because field Q9 is equal to J. If the processing option is blank, then the Bundesbank (German Federal Bank) rejects the file.

  • T Record

    • Field 8: SWIFT Address/BLZ

      This field contains either the SWIFT address or the BLZ code of the beneficiary's bank. You must enter one of these values, or the Bundesbank does not accept the file. If the SWIFT or BLZ code does not exist for the supplier, it is recommended that you submit the Z1 foreign payment format using a paper copy. You must complete this field in the F0030 table or the bank will reject the file.

    • Fields 16 through 19: Instruction Code 1 – 4

      The system completes these fields with the values that you enter for Instruction Codes 1 through 4 on the German Bank Account / Additional Information form in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany (P74030G) program, unless the value in Field 22 (Label to type of Payment) is 13. If the value in Field 22 is 13, the system completes fields 16 through 19 with 0 (zero).

    • Field 20: Additional Instruction Code Information.

      This field enables you to provide additional information for the instruction codes. You can enter this information in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany (P74030G) program.

    • Field 21: Cost Settlement Code

      This field contains the cost settlement code. You can enter this information using the Cost Settlement Code UDC (74/28) in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.

    • Field 22: Label for type of Payment

      This field contains the label for type of payment. You can enter this information using the Label for Payment UDC (74/29) in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.

    • Field 23 - Additional Instruction to Principal's Bank

      This field enables you to add instructions to the principal's bank account. You can enter this information in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.

    • Field 24: Contact Name and Telephone Number

      This field enables you to add the contact name and telephone number of the person to contact at the principal's company if the paying bank has questions that are related to the payment order. You can enter this information in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.

    • Field 25: Reporting Code

      This field enables you to indicate whether to report the contents of the T record to the Federal Bank. You can enter this information in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.

  • W Record

    Field 3 - Type of Transaction Concerned

    This field enables you to designate whether the transaction is for capital movements and capital gains, or for services or transfers. You can enter this information in the Bank Account Cross Reference - Germany program.