Error: Field ‘DepositorAccountNum’ is unexpected
This validation error occurs when there is a refund due on the return but the direct deposit information is incomplete or missing.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: IRS1120[1][@documentId='IRS11200002K6C1] DirectDepositGrp[1]/DepositorAccountNum[1] Description: Depositor Account Number LineNumber: Requirement: Expecting CheckingAccountInd, SavingsAccountInd Error: Field 'DepositorAccountNum' is unexpected Element Name: DepositorAccountNum XPath: //IRS1120[@documentId='IRS11200002K6C1']/DirectDepositGrp[1]/DepositorAccountNum[1] XML Fragment: [PHONE] Field Key: 10,1746,12,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DepositorAccountNum' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DirectDepositGrp'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}CheckingAccountInd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SavingsAccountInd.
Solution 1: Enter valid bank information
- Go to .
- Enter valid account and routing numbers.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
note
The routing number must be 9 digits beginning with 01 through 12, or 21 through 32.
If you don't have bank information, you can file a paper return since it's a primary requirement for federal e-filing.
Solution 2: Clear payment amounts
- Go to .
- Clear any amounts or enter bank information.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 3: Suppress direct deposit
- Go to .
- SelectSuppress direct deposit on the refund return.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
- Recompute the return and recreate the e-file.