000054 e-file error FEIN cannot contain special characters or a value of nine of the same digit

000054: FEIN cannot contain special characters or a value of nine of the same digit. Maximum detail items allowed for Taxes and License entries is limited to 20
As of 2023, IRS no longer allows FOREIGNUS to be e-filed
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Solution

Navigate to the following sections and perform the specified actions:
In Organizer, go to:
  1. Partner Information
    Partner by Partner Data
    Columnar Partner Entry
    Name and Address
    SSN/EIN
    . Ensure each partner has a valid number entered. The number cannot consist of all 9s, 0s, or special characters. For EIN numbers, enter nine characters without any gaps or spaces.
  2. Partner Information
    Partner by Partner Data
    Columnar Partner Entry
    Partner
    SSN/EIN
    . Enter a valid number that cannot be all 9s, 0s, or "FOREIGNUS".
  3. If a partner does not have an EIN, select the drill down of that partner's EIN | SSN/EIN options and select
    Applied for
    .
  4. If the partner is a foreign partner and does not have a SSN or TIN, enter 000-00-0000 if the foreign partner is an individual, or 00-0000000 if the partner is an entity.
  5. After making these updates, perform a full recompute and recreate the FL E-file.
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