Error: The field 'ReturnTypeCd' is unexpected
This validation error occurs when e-filing a 990, 990EZ, or 990PF return because the
Signature Option
isn't selected in the e-file settings.Error message
1. Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: ReturnHeader Requirement: Expecting PINEnteredByCd, SignatureOptionCd Error: Field 'ReturnTypeCd' is unexpected Element Name: ReturnTypeCd XPath: /Return[1]/ReturnHeader[1]/ReturnTypeCd[1] XML Fragment: 990EZ Field Key: 1,27,12,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnTypeCd' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnHeader'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}PINEnteredByCd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SignatureOptionCd.
Solution
- Go to .
- In theSignature Optionsection, select an option for thePIN.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.