Error: The field 'OtherDeductionsB' with value, data is missing
This error occurs when e-filing a Vermont 1065 return because Line 19 Col B on Form BI-477 requires a negative amount or needs to be blank.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: FormBI477[1] OtherDeductionsB[1] Description: Other Deductions-Vermont ReferenceNumber: [CODE] Note: Requirement: Type for a U.S. negative integer amount field Error: The field 'OtherDeductionsB' with value '0', data is missing. Element Name: OtherDeductionsB XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/FormBI477[1]/OtherDeductionsB[1] XML Fragment: 0 Field Key: 225,245,1,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: '0' violates maxInclusive constraint of '-1'. The element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}OtherDeductionsB' with value '0' failed to parse.
Solution
Line 19 Col B is a negative-amount-only field in the VT e-file Schema. This field expects a negative amount or needs to be left blank.
- Go to .
- Enter a negative amount onLine 19in the Vermont column.note
- If VT Other Deductions are zero, leave the field blank. If necessary, use a spacebar override so that it appears blank in the XML.
- If the return can't be adjusted to meet the negative-only requirement, you'll have to paper file.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
