CDSSG14200 - CDS Declaration Error Messages: Error Code Reference Numbers

A CDS declaration containing incorrect or incompatible data will generate a validation error code for each error.

Example:- CDS40045,

This is the reference number for the specific error.

It can be used to look up additional guidance and actions that can be taken to fix the error.

Error codes: - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-declaration-service-error-codes

Find the validation error code in the Chart
Example:- CDS40045 the table shows the following guidance.

Error Code Number	Error Code Text	Error Code Description
CDS40045	Missing Document	A document is missing \n \nThe licence or exemption required for these goods is missing. You need to check the ‘Conditions’ box for the commodity code on the Trade Tariff. If you do not hold any licence, you must decide if you can declare a waiver (usually a Y-code). Instructions for how to use the code are given in the ‘Conditions’ box for the commodity code and Appendix 5A.

This further explains the error, the action required and links to relevant Tariff and CDS Completion Guidance.