Invalid Batch Sequence

Invalid Batch Sequence

This error occurs on First Data Omaha applications. This happens when the batch number in the terminal does not match the batch number the Host is expecting. 

  1. Omaha's Batch numbers range from 0 to 9
  2. You can attempt to increase or decrease the batch number by 1 digit. 
  3. You can also reset it to 0
  4. If changing the batch number doesn't work, they need to contact the host to determine what number they are expecting.

Change Batch Number steps for Traditional Terminals
  1. On the terminal level press Menu
  2. System Settings
  3. Batch Number (Press the CLEAR button to delete the number they see)
  4. Enter the new Batch Number and press enter (Green button)

Change Batch Number steps for Android Terminals
  1. Open Payment Application
  2. Function
  3. Settings
  4. Host Settings
  5. Batch Number


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