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E-file error: The field 'PrtnrShipNm' with value 'X', data format is not correct.

The field 'PrtnrShipNm' with value 'X', data format is not correct.

This error happens if the partner name or entity information contain special characters.

Select Organizer
, Partner Information
, then Partner by Partner Data
.

Select the partner name.

Select Partner Information
, then Partner Information Name
.

Remove any special characters.

Select Organizer
, General Information
, Basic Return Information
, then Entity Information
.

Remove any special characters.

Do a full re-compute, recreate the e-file, and resubmit.