Error: Field "DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd" is unexpected
This error occurs on a Federal 709 e-file when signature authorization settings aren't configured. Configure the signature options to resolve the validation error.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: ReturnHeader Description: Discuss With Paid Preparer Indicator Requirement: Expecting PrimaryPINEnteredByCd, SignatureOptionCd Error: Field 'DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd' is unexpected Element Name: DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd XPath: /Return[1]/ReturnHeader[1]/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd[1] XML Fragment: true Field Key: 7,27,5,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnHeader'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}PrimaryPINEnteredByCd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SignatureOptionCd.
Solution
- Go to .
- Make a selection other thanNot applicablein both theSignature for 709andPIN Entered bysections.
- Recompute and recreate the e-file.