Error Code Guide

What does your NSSO error code mean?

All 26 official CAW codes from Check In and Out at Work, explained in plain language. Search by code and get the meaning, possible cause and recommended action instantly.

CAW_1

No employee–company relationship

Dimona declaration incorrect/missing, or wrong company

CAW_2

Employee–company relationship not active

Dimona declaration incorrect

CAW_3

Company is not an employer or self-employed

Inconsistency between sources

CAW_4

Company does not exist

Inconsistency between sources

CAW_5

Registered person has no legal function

Inconsistency between sources

CAW_6

No Limosa for this identification

Limosa declaration incorrect/missing

CAW_7

Limosa exists but is not active

Limosa declaration incorrect

CAW_8

No Limosa for this SSIN-BIS

Limosa declaration incorrect

CAW_9

No active Limosa for this SSIN-BIS

Limosa declaration incorrect

CAW_10

No Works Declaration for this identification

WD not completed or incorrect declaration number

CAW_11

Works Declaration exists but is not active

Error in the WD

CAW_12

Company has no contract in the WD

Error in the WD

CAW_15

SSIN is unknown

National Register number does not exist/unknown

CAW_16

Employer is inactive in the register

Inconsistency between sources

CAW_17

Contract in the WD is not active

Error in the WD

CAW_21

Two or more consecutive INs

Employee mistook the registration type

CAW_22

Two or more consecutive OUTs

Employee mistook the registration type

CAW_24

OUT without a prior IN within 24h

Employee forgot to register

CAW_25

No GPS coordinates (refusal or technical issue)

Location services not activated on the smartphone

CAW_32

Registration receipt deadline exceeded

Badge system clock set incorrectly, or slow transmission

CAW_33

Employer–WD link not checked

Could not be verified

CAW_34

Registration rejected by CAW

Some remarks cannot be calculated

CAW_35

Geocoding service unavailable

Issue at the NSSO service

CAW_36

GPS coordinates incorrect

Faulty coordinates

CAW_37

Address not verifiable (missing information)

Municipality/street/number missing

CAW_38

Address cannot be determined

Incorrect address

CAW_1

No employee–company relationship

When does this occur?
Dimona declaration incorrect/missing, or wrong company
What does the NSSO see?
No employee–company relationship
Possible cause
Dimona declaration incorrect/missing, or wrong company
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Dimona declaration, or report it within 30 days via the web form
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_1?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_1?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_2

Employee–company relationship not active

When does this occur?
Dimona declaration incorrect
What does the NSSO see?
Employee–company relationship not active
Possible cause
Dimona declaration incorrect
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Dimona declaration, or report it within 30 days via the web form (same as code CAW_1)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_2?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_2?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_3

Company is not an employer or self-employed

When does this occur?
Inconsistency between sources
What does the NSSO see?
Company is not an employer or self-employed
Possible cause
Inconsistency between sources
What action is recommended?
Verify the status with NSSO/INASTI/CBE
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_3?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_3?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_4

Company does not exist

When does this occur?
Inconsistency between sources
What does the NSSO see?
Company does not exist
Possible cause
Inconsistency between sources
What action is recommended?
Verify the status with NSSO/INASTI/CBE
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_4?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_4?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_5

Registered person has no legal function

When does this occur?
Inconsistency between sources
What does the NSSO see?
Registered person has no legal function
Possible cause
Inconsistency between sources
What action is recommended?
Verify the status with NSSO/INASTI/CBE
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_5?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_5?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_6

No Limosa for this identification

When does this occur?
Limosa declaration incorrect/missing
What does the NSSO see?
No Limosa for this identification
Possible cause
Limosa declaration incorrect/missing
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Limosa declaration, or report it within 30 days
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_6?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_6?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_7

Limosa exists but is not active

When does this occur?
Limosa declaration incorrect
What does the NSSO see?
Limosa exists but is not active
Possible cause
Limosa declaration incorrect
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Limosa declaration, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_6)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_7?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_7?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_8

No Limosa for this SSIN-BIS

When does this occur?
Limosa declaration incorrect
What does the NSSO see?
No Limosa for this SSIN-BIS
Possible cause
Limosa declaration incorrect
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Limosa declaration, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_6)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_8?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_8?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_9

No active Limosa for this SSIN-BIS

When does this occur?
Limosa declaration incorrect
What does the NSSO see?
No active Limosa for this SSIN-BIS
Possible cause
Limosa declaration incorrect
What action is recommended?
Check/update the Limosa declaration, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_6)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_9?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_9?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_10

No Works Declaration for this identification

When does this occur?
WD not completed or incorrect declaration number
What does the NSSO see?
No Works Declaration for this identification
Possible cause
WD not completed or incorrect declaration number
What action is recommended?
Check/update the WD, or report it within 30 days
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_10?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_10?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_11

Works Declaration exists but is not active

When does this occur?
Error in the WD
What does the NSSO see?
Works Declaration exists but is not active
Possible cause
Error in the WD
What action is recommended?
Check/update the WD, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_10)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_11?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_11?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_12

Company has no contract in the WD

When does this occur?
Error in the WD
What does the NSSO see?
Company has no contract in the WD
Possible cause
Error in the WD
What action is recommended?
Check/update the WD, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_10)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_12?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_12?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_15

SSIN is unknown

When does this occur?
National Register number does not exist/unknown
What does the NSSO see?
SSIN is unknown
Possible cause
National Register number does not exist/unknown
What action is recommended?
No action needed
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_15?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_15?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_16

Employer is inactive in the register

When does this occur?
Inconsistency between sources
What does the NSSO see?
Employer is inactive in the register
Possible cause
Inconsistency between sources
What action is recommended?
Verify the status with NSSO/INASTI/CBE
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_16?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_16?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_17

Contract in the WD is not active

When does this occur?
Error in the WD
What does the NSSO see?
Contract in the WD is not active
Possible cause
Error in the WD
What action is recommended?
Check/update the WD, or report it within 30 days (same as code CAW_10)
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_17?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_17?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_21

Two or more consecutive INs

When does this occur?
Employee mistook the registration type
What does the NSSO see?
Two or more consecutive INs
Possible cause
Employee mistook the registration type
What action is recommended?
No action needed
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_21?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_21?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_22

Two or more consecutive OUTs

When does this occur?
Employee mistook the registration type
What does the NSSO see?
Two or more consecutive OUTs
Possible cause
Employee mistook the registration type
What action is recommended?
No action needed
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_22?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_22?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_24

OUT without a prior IN within 24h

When does this occur?
Employee forgot to register
What does the NSSO see?
OUT without a prior IN within 24h
Possible cause
Employee forgot to register
What action is recommended?
Cannot be corrected
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_24?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_24?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_25

No GPS coordinates (refusal or technical issue)

When does this occur?
Location services not activated on the smartphone
What does the NSSO see?
No GPS coordinates (refusal or technical issue)
Possible cause
Location services not activated on the smartphone
What action is recommended?
Discuss with the employee how to activate GPS
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_25?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_25?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_32

Registration receipt deadline exceeded

When does this occur?
Badge system clock set incorrectly, or slow transmission
What does the NSSO see?
Registration receipt deadline exceeded
Possible cause
Badge system clock set incorrectly, or slow transmission
What action is recommended?
Check the time-registration system
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_32?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_32?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
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CAW_33

Employer–WD link not checked

When does this occur?
Could not be verified
What does the NSSO see?
Employer–WD link not checked
Possible cause
Could not be verified
What action is recommended?
No action needed
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_33?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_33?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_34

Registration rejected by CAW

When does this occur?
Some remarks cannot be calculated
What does the NSSO see?
Registration rejected by CAW
Possible cause
Some remarks cannot be calculated
What action is recommended?
Check the registration for accuracy
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_34?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_34?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_35

Geocoding service unavailable

When does this occur?
Issue at the NSSO service
What does the NSSO see?
Geocoding service unavailable
Possible cause
Issue at the NSSO service
What action is recommended?
No action needed, usually resolved overnight
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_35?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_35?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_36

GPS coordinates incorrect

When does this occur?
Faulty coordinates
What does the NSSO see?
GPS coordinates incorrect
Possible cause
Faulty coordinates
What action is recommended?
Correct for future registrations
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_36?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_36?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_37

Address not verifiable (missing information)

When does this occur?
Municipality/street/number missing
What does the NSSO see?
Address not verifiable (missing information)
Possible cause
Municipality/street/number missing
What action is recommended?
Correct the address if incorrect
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_37?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_37?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present
CAW_38

Address cannot be determined

When does this occur?
Incorrect address
What does the NSSO see?
Address cannot be determined
Possible cause
Incorrect address
What action is recommended?
Correct the spelling
Will I automatically get a fine for CAW_38?
No. An error code is not a penalty. It is a signal that requires follow-up.
Who is responsible for correcting CAW_38?
Usually the party that manages the registration or the underlying data.
Find out if other error codes are present

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