Error: The field 'OtherDeductionsSTM' with value '' data is missing
This error occurs when Form 3, Part 2, Line 21, has an amount but the required statement text for other deductions isn't entered.
Error message
1. Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: FormMAForm3[1][@documentId='MAForm3] Part2[1]/Deductions[1]/OtherDeductionsSTM[1] Description: Statement LineNumber: Form 3 Part 2 Line 21 Requirement: A short explanation field that allows up to 1000 characters. Error: The field 'OtherDeductionsSTM' with value '', data is missing. Element Name: OtherDeductionsSTM XPath: //FormMAForm3[@documentId='MAForm3']/Part2[1]/Deductions[1]/OtherDeductionsSTM[1] XML Fragment: Field Key: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: '' violates pattern constraint of '([!-~£§ÁÉÍÑÓ×ÚÜáéíñóúü] ?)*[!-~£§ÁÉÍÑÓ×ÚÜáéíñóúü]'. The element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}OtherDeductionsSTM' with value '' failed to parse.
Solution
- Make sure Form 3, Page 6 tab, Part 2, Line 21, has an amount.
- Enter detail for this line.
- Go to .
- Complete theOther Deductions - Statement Text (E-file)section.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the MA e-file to clear the diagnostic.