Error: Field ‘SectionB’ cannot be empty
This validation error occurs when partner information is missing from Section B.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: SchILB[1] SectionB[1] Description: Section B LineNumber: Section B Error: SectionB ActionNeeded: Field 'SectionB' cannot be empty Element Name: SectionB XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/SchILB[1]/SectionB[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}SectionB' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.
Solution 1: Un-suppress Schedule B partner information
Use this solution if you aren't using a K-1 aggregation file for Illinois.
- Go to .
- Clear theSuppress Schedule B partner informationfield.
- Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
Solution 2: Attach a K-1 aggregation file
Use this solution if you have a K-1 aggregation file to attach.
- Go to .
- Attach the K-1 aggregation XML file.
- CheckSuppress Schedule B partner information.
- Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
Solution 3: Add partner information
Use this solution if partner data is missing from the return.
- Go to and checkEnable.
- Go to and add partner names.
- Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.