FIX: Error message when you use BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 to process a SWIFT MT940 message: "CurrencyCode for tag 62F is not valid"

When you use Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 to process a SWIFT MT940 message, you may receive a SWIFT validation error message that resembles the following: This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

• Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 is installed on the computer.
• BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 is installed on the computer.
• BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is installed on the computer.
• BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 Message Pack 2006 is installed on the computer.
• In the SWIFT MT940 message, the <CurrencyCode> element is set to the FRF value.

This problem occurs because of a problem in the MT940 validation policy.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

The following software must be installed before you apply this hotfix:

• BizTalk Server 2006
• BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 SP1
• BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT 2.3 Message Pack 2006

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer. However, you must restart Internet Information Services (IIS) and the BizTalk Server services after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

The FRF value is a former currency code that was supported before December 31, 2001.

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