SCHR-053 e-file error

Error message

If Schedule R-1 Part A [StandardMethod] is present, then Line 2 column (c) [SalesApportionmentPercentage] must equal Line 1 column (b) [TotalSales] divided by Line 1 column (a) [TotalSales] multiplied by 100. Exception: If column (a) [TotalSales] and column (b) [TotalSales] are zero, then column (c) [SalesApportionmentPercentage] must be zero. (SCHR-053).

Solution

Go to
Tax Forms
then select
States
.
Select
California
then
565
or
568
.
Select
Schedule R
then
Schedule R — Allocation and Apportionment
.
Select
Sch R, Side 3 Part A
.

Go to
Organizer
then
States
.
Select
California
then
Allocation and Apportionment
.
Make either of the following changes:
Delete any overrides so the form calculates as intended.
Change line 1 in columns A and B so the computation equals the apportionment percentage override amount.
Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.