0014 - Invalid Data Element Number or Field Delimiter - Priority Reject

This alert is generated when the batch transaction submitted had improper entries.

Sample Alert

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Possible Screen To Resolve This Alert

ReviewReview the MEDS INWA Request For Online Worker Alert Inquiry on the transaction MEDS ID or county ID; sample above.


Many times alert 0004 and alert 6016 are also generated, as in this case.

In this case, there is an embedded left parentheses in the alert 0004 and an embedded right parentheses in the alert 0014. Data elements may not contain embedded parentheses.

Refer to 2205 - Invalid Change - New MEDS-ID Was Prev Removed from Record - Reject for details about alert 2205.

DHCS Action Required

  • Review and compare the address in MEDS on INQM/INQA screen and in CalSAWS on the Address Detail page. Submit updates as needed to correct MEDS or CalSAWS.
  • Verify whether the record has been placed in Hold by looking for a 2502 Recipient In Hold Status alert message on the same day as this alert; or by going to the INQS Client Inquiry Summary screen and selecting an eligibility screen.

Related Topics

County Eligibility Worker Alerts: 0001-1999

Researching and Resolving File Clearance Alerts

0002 - Failed Length Check - Incorrect Number of Characters - Accept

0003 - Invalid Character Within Field - Reject

0004 - Invalid Character Within Field - Accept

0005 - Date Field Does Not Contain a Valid Date - Priority Reject

0006 - Date Field Does Not Contain a Valid Date - Accept

0007 - Not an Acceptable Input Value for this Field - Priority Reject

0008 - Not an Acceptable Input Value for this Field - Accept