.EFT File Error - Date occurs after current date

If you receive this error there is an issue with the date that your .EFT File was created.  This error occurs when you apply the same date that your .EFT File was created.  You can simply wait until the next day to reapply and this error will not be present. 

.EFT File Error - Date occurs after current date

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