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D&B Reason Codes

D&B provides a list of reason codes associated with the updated DUNS number.

The following table shows a list of reasons with their codes that D&B provides for a change in DUNS number:

Note: The reason codes are available only in Direct 2.0 and not in Direct+.
Table 1. D&B Reason Codes
Batch Reason CodesOn Demand Reason CodesOn Demand Reason Codes DescriptionBatch Reason Codes Description
A420Duplicate record transferredSupport record was identified as a duplicate of another record.
B420Duplicate record transferredFull record was identified as a duplicate of another full record.
C421Internal structure changeBranch record became a separate entity.
D421Internal structure changeHeadquarters moved to a branch location.
E420Duplicate record transferredBranch record was identified as a duplicate of another branch record.
F421Internal structure changeFull record became a branch record.
G333Straight deletionGlobal record was deleted with no new reference DUNS.
M421Internal structure changeMerger/Acquisition
R4049ReinstatedGlobal DUNS record was reinstated.
T421Internal structure changeGlobal DUNS record was transferred to a new DUNS.
Note:
  • The A , B, C, D, E, F, and M reason codes are for US organizations.

  • The G, R, and T reason codes are for non-US "Global" organizations.