P_200 e-file error
Resolve the P_200 reject code for a 1065 New York City e-file caused by an invalid stateSchemaVersion attribute or incomplete XML elements.
Error message
State NYC Severity Error State Record Record Name NA Form Occurrence No 0 Field Seq No 0 Page No 1 Reject Code P_200 Rule Number P_200 Error Message The stateSchemaVersion attribute is invalid - The value Schema MeF TY2025v5.0 is invalid according to its datatype http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateSchemaVersionType - The Enumeration constraint failed.
This rejection occurs when required preparer information is missing from the New York City return. The e-file can't generate a valid XML without complete preparer details. This error may also occur if the e-file was created before the NYC e-file release was finalized.
Solution
- Go to tab.
- In thePreparer Informationsection, enter the following: Preparer Name, SSN (you can use a valid PTIN instead), Preparer Email Address, and Preparer Date Signed.
- Perform a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
- Verify the preparer information transfers to the XML.noteCheck the release and e-file availability page to confirm NYC e-file is available before resubmitting.
- Resubmit the return.