An MPE error is another type of fallout that needs to be addressed to allow the port to move forward. MPE errors do not show as a Port In Port Response because they are not sent by the OSP. These error messages are sent either from the billing system or by Syniverse.
Resolving MPE errors
How to find the error message
In Samson, an MPE error will display in one of three (3) ways:
- General Error
- First Level Validation Failed
- GENERAL NOTIFICATION
To find the exact error message:
- Click the response in the Port Status tab so that it is highlighted in blue.
- Click Notification from the left menu bar.
- Review the Message Description. If the entire message cannot be seen, copy and paste the description into your scratch pad to view the entire message.
Resolve MPE errors
Follow the steps below to resolve the MPE error. If you encounter an error that is not listed and you are unsure how to resolve, reach out to your CSM or PDA.
| Message Code | Message Text & Description | Actions for Postpaid/Prepaid | Actions for Wholesale |
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| MPE0102E | ddd_t date should be greater than or equal to d_tsent except cancel request
Due Date and Time is earlier than expected and needs to be moved out | Update Due Date and Time and push out 3+ hours from current time | Initial Port Has Issue:
Port Already Created (Subsequent Port update)
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| MPE0103E | $exceptionDetail. The $exceptionDetail is the text
Details about an error on the response are too large to fit into the message field. | Reach out to leadership for assistance in determining the error. If the error cannot be determined Cancel and Resubmit. If issue persists, transfer/call to next tier of support. NTC3/GOAP: If issue can’t be resolved, Reach out to Leadership. Leadership will engage Support who will escalate. | Reach out to leadership for assistance in determining the error. If the error cannot be determined change the iPort Case Status to In Process and AutoDispatch |
| MPE0104E | @smg:da1p-gen-tng-app003:cin6214_s:r:connection refused (connection refused)
This is a category of errors that indicates communication problems between T-Mobile and Syniverse, or between Syniverse and the other service providers systems | Attempt to resend the request. If unsuccessful, or same message is received, cancel and resubmit. If problem persists, escalate to next tier of support NTC3/GOAP: Reach out to Leadership. Leadership will engage Support who will escalate. |
Attempt to resend the request. If unsuccessful or if you received the same message, cancel and resubmit. If the problem persists, escalate to next tier of support. NTC3/GOAP: Reach out to Leadership. Leadership engages support to escalate.
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| MPE0002E | PORT IN PORT REQUEST TIMER EXPIRED
The other Carrier has not responded within their allotted time. | Follow Fallout code responses for wireless ports | C2 (t-mobile.com) > No Response/Waiting for Response | No Action Required. Change the iPort Case Status to In Process and AutoDispatch
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| MPE0200E | FIELD, (Field Name), EXCEEDS MAXIMUM FIELD LENGTH
The data in the field indicated is too long (20 Characters is length) | Verify the information with the customer and resend the request. | Modify Request in ICP and delete number of characters in Name field to meet required standards. This will allow a valid response to be received. Move iPort Case to In Process status and auto-dispatch once a valid response is received. |
| MPE0250E | FIELD, (Field Name), MUST CONTAIN ALPHA CHARACTERS ONLY
The specified field must contain letters only | Resend the request removing anything that is not a letter. | Resend the request removing anything that is not a letter. Move iPort Case to In Process status and auto-dispatch once a valid response is received. Document wholesale needs to get the OSP information. |
| MPE0260E | FIELD, ACCT, MUST CONTAIN ALPHANUMERIC
There is something in the specified field that is not a letter or a number | The character may be hidden. Delete the contents of the field and manually type the information making sure to only include letters and/or numbers. Characters such as -, ", & etc are not allowed. | Resend the request in ICP, removing anything that is not a letter. Move iPort Case to In Process status and auto-dispatch once a valid response is received. Document wholesale needs to get the OSP information. |
| MPE0300E | FIELD, (Field Name), MUST BE NUMERIC.
There is something in the specified field that is not a number | The character may be hidden. Delete the contents of the field and manually type the information making sure to only include numbers. | The letter/character may be hidden. In ICP, delete the contents of the field and manually type the information making sure to only include numbers. Move the case to In Process once a valid response is received and document wholesale needs to get the OSP information. |
| MPE0532E | resp_no must be unique per request - resp_no 979e0172690ee897d5 already provided
The response provided has the same response number as a previous response | Cancel and resubmit. | No action required – Move to In Process status and auto dispatch. Document that wholesale needs to cancel and resubmit. |
| MPE0629E | valid response with rt = r or c already acknowledged for req ver
T-Mobile has already responded to the version of the request you are looking at, and we have received an acknowledgement of our response. | No action required. Take next steps as per the most recent port in port response. | No action required – Move to In Process status and auto dispatch. Document that wholesale needs to take the next action listed. If they cannot, they will need to cancel and resubmit. |
| MPE2098E | valid confirm or resolution required response to request version 03 must exist prior to sup
The port was modified before a response was received from the last send | Call the OSP and ask for a response to be sent. | No action required – Move to In Process status and auto dispatch. Document that wholesale needs to call OSP for response or cancel and resubmit. |
| MPE2170E | zip_code is required
The address is missing the zip code | Update the address on the port, making sure to include the zip code. | In ICP – Modify or Edit and Update the address on the port, making sure to include the zip code. Move the case to In Process status and auto-dispatch once a valid response is received. Document wholesale needs to get the OSP information. |
| MPE3019E | Port Request is Already Cancelled
Another cancellation was sent on a port request that was already cancelled | If port is still open in billing, escalate to NTC3 as a ticket will need to be filed to have port marked cancelled.
GOAP – Reach out to Leadership to escalate with T-Mobile Support | If port is still open in billing, contact NTC3 as a ticket will need to be filed to have port marked cancelled. |
| MPE3100E | ddd_t must be greater than
The ddd_t submitted was in the past | Modify the port and update the ddd_t based on industry standards | Initial Port Has Issue:
Port Already Created (Subsequent Port update)
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