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Error: The field 'EFIN' with value '0', data is missing

This error occurs when e-filing a NY 1120 return with a missing or invalid 6-digit EFIN.

Error message

Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: ReturnHeaderState Requirement: Type for Electronic Filing Identification No. - 6 digits Error: The field 'EFIN' with value '0', data is missing. Element Name: EFIN XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnHeaderState[1]/OriginatorGrp[1]/EFIN[1] XML Fragment: 0 Field Key: 0,634,1,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: '0' violates pattern constraint of '[0-9]{6}'. The element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}EFIN' with value '0' failed to parse.

Solution

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    State E-file
    Enable/Create returns
    New York
    .
  2. In
    Column I
    , enter the
    EFIN
    and select the
    Originator Type
    .
  3. Run a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
  4. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    New York
    E-file
    Additional Information
    Certification Check-Off
    .
  5. Select the checkbox for
    I have read the certification above and agree
    .
  6. Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.

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