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Error: Field 'PaidPreparerInformationGrp' is unexpected

Georgia 1120 e-file validation fails because the PaidPreparerInformationGrp element is unexpected in ReturnHeaderState. Suppress paid preparer information and reconsolidate to resolve.

Error message

Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Error: Field 'PaidPreparerInformationGrp' is unexpected There is an issue with the Georgia Return e-file. Please contact Thomson Reuters Support for this issue. Element Name: PaidPreparerInformationGrp XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ParentReturnState[1]/ReturnHeaderState[1]/PaidPreparerInformationGrp[1] XML Fragment: ****** Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}PaidPreparerInformationGrp' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnHeaderState'.

Solution

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    Common State
    General Information
    Paid Preparer Information
    Firm Information tab
    .
  2. In Column B, check the box for
    SUPPRESS PAID PREPARER INFORMATION
    . Perform a full recompute.
  3. Right click on the box and select
    Transfer All
    to transfer this selection to the lower members.
  4. Consolidate the topcon.
  5. Recompute and recreate the e-file.

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