Match Code

Match Code and Match Description

These columns reflect the quality of the matched address. The address database is searched to find address data that corresponds to the source address. Several address candidates may be found, but only the best candidate is listed on the report. The quality of this address is evaluated. Single Match and Multiple Match are good matches. Other matches are of poor quality and should not be relied upon. These addresses should be researched and corrected.

Each Match Code has a corresponding Match Description, as shown in the following table:

Match Code	Match Description	Explanation
0	Single match	The matched address returned is a good match.
1	Multiple match	The software found one or more matched addresses considered to be equally good matches. Allocator lists the first of these addresses.
2	No close match	A good match was not found.
3	No candidates	No matches were found.
4	P.O. Box, Rural Routes, and HC Routes	A good match was found, but the address used in the ASCII file was a box. A physical address should be used instead. Boxes are not physical locations.
5	Address Not in State	The matched address is in another state.

A match code of 2 or 3 means a reliable address was not returned by Allocator. This may occur if any addresses in your ASCII file are incomplete or invalid. These addresses are placed on the Match Exceptions report for correction. To prevent this from occurring, please ensure that only properly formatted and correct addresses are used in your ASCII file. Allocator attempts to correct any common misspelling errors. However, correct spelling of addresses will increase the chances of obtaining a good match. You may edit a record after the ASCII file has been processed to correct misspellings.