Error: Field MembersInformation cannot be empty
This error occurs when e-filing a Connecticut 1065 return and the MembersInformation field is empty due to missing partner data or incorrect suppression settings.
Error message
1. Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: FormCT10651120SI[1] MembersInformation[1] Requirement: part 4, member information type Error: MembersInformation ActionNeeded: Field 'MembersInformation' cannot be empty Element Name: MembersInformation XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/FormCT10651120SI[1]/MembersInformation[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}MembersInformation' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.
Solution
- Go to and verify the Partner Count isn't 0.
- Go to .
- If there are K-1 attachments, verify all information for Part III and Part IV is in the XML file. Once corrected, reattach the file.
- If you aren't attaching an aggregation file, go to and clearSuppress partner members information - Part.
- Go to , in theMember Information (Part I, Schedule B; Part 4)section, and enter the name, CT source income, and member code.
- Run a full recompute and recreate the e-file.