Error: Field RoutingTransitNumber is unexpected
This validation error occurs when e-filing an Indiana 1065 return with incomplete or placeholder bank information in the Direct Debit section.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Requirement: Expecting Checking, Savings Error: Field 'RoutingTransitNumber' is unexpected Element Name: RoutingTransitNumber XPath: /ReturnState[1]/FinancialTransaction[1]/StatePayment[1]/RoutingTransitNumber[1] XML Fragment: 0 Field Key: 125,811,2,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}RoutingTransitNumber' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}StatePayment'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}Checking, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}Savings.
Solution 1: If there is no payment due
- Go to tab.
- Remove all bank information from the Indiana row and clear theAuthorization to Debit Fundscheckbox in Column B.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
note
Make sure that the amount to be debited in
column H
is completely blank. Don't enter NONE.Solution 2: If you need to make a payment
- Go to tab.
- Complete all bank information fields for Indiana, including:
- Routing transit number (9 digits)
- Account number
- Account type (Checking or Savings)
- Amount to be debited
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.