Error: Field “SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE” cannot be empty
This validation error occurs when e-filing Arizona Form 165 with the PTE election enabled but Schedule F is empty.
Error message
1. Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: Form165[1] SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE[1] Description: Schedule of Tax Payments Applied to Partnership PTE Tax Liability LineNumber: Schedule F Error: SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE ActionNeeded: Field 'SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE' cannot be empty Element Name: SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/Form165[1]/SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE[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}SchTaxPmtsAppToPrtnrShipPTE' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.
Solution 1: Remove the PTE election
Use this solution if the partnership didn't make a PTE election.
- Go to .
- In thePASS THROUGH ENTITY ELECTIONsection, clear the checkbox forPartnership made PTE election to pay tax on flow-through income at entity level.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 2: Complete Schedule F
Use this solution if the partnership made a PTE election and needs to report tax payments.
- Go to .
- Enter all required details including a date (for example, 12/31/2025).
- If no payment was made, enterNONEfor the amount.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.