AVETMISS error codes/4742
AVS error 4742
ErrorNAT00120Commencing program identifier
What it means
Commencing program identifier = 3 requires the activity start date to fall in the current collection year.
How to fix it
Correct the start date or the commencing-program flag.
Does RTObase catch this automatically?
Yes, RTObase validates this against your own data before you lodge and takes you straight to the field to fix it, so this error usually never reaches AVS.
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Error explainer →Guidance only, not a substitute for lodgement. Meaning current as of July 2026; AVS rules and error/warning status can change between collection periods. Always re-validate in NCVER AVS before you submit.
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