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US Social Security High Group File

To detect social security numbers using the %SSN% variable, CA DataMinder needs to refer to a specific system definition file. That is, the US Social Security High Group File. A version of this file is provided with CA DataMinder, but to ensure the data remains accurate, we recommend that you update the file regularly (for example, on a monthly basis).

Note: After June 2011, the method for generating US Social Security Numbers was modified. Numbers issued after this date are not guaranteed to match numbers in the High Group File. Do not use %SSN% if you want to detect social security numbers issued after this date.

To install the system definition file

1. Browse to the following Web site:

   www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/ssnvhighgroup.htm
   

2. Right-click the US Social Security High Group File that you want and choose Save Target As to save the information as a .txt file on your local computer.
3. Log on to the Administration console using an account that has the 'Admin: Manage System Files' administrative privilege.
4. Click Tools, Install System Definition File.

   The Install System Definition File dialog appears.

5. Click US Social Security High Group File in the File Type list.
6. Browse to where you saved the text file.
7. Return to the Install System Definition File dialog and click Install.

   The file is installed to the CMS where it can be referenced for %SSN% confirmation.