Error: Field 'PTEs' cannot be empty
This validation error occurs when e-filing an Oregon return with the Schedule OR-PTE Method selected but no PTE information entered.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: SchPTEFY[1] PTEs[1] Error: PTEs ActionNeeded: Field 'PTEs' cannot be empty Element Name: PTEs XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/SchPTEFY[1]/PTEs[1] XML Fragment: Field Key: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce011 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}PTEs' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.
Solution 1: PTE not necessary
Follow these steps if the Schedule OR-PTE isn't needed for the return.
- Go to section.
- Clear theSchedule OR-PTE Methodcheckbox.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 2: Enter PTE information
Follow these steps if the Schedule OR-PTE Method must remain checked.
- Go to .
- Select thePTE Informationhyperlink.
- EnterNONEin Column 4 for all rows, or enter the required PTE information.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
