Error: Field 'SchPtecK1' cannot be empty
This happens when you want to generate a composite return but missed entering details related to page 1 of the PTE-CK1 form, or you failed to include a partner on the return.
Error Message
Error: Field 'SchPtecK1' cannot be empty
Solution
note
This diagnostic is for the Alabama composite e-file. If you aren't filing the composite return, go to and turn off the Alabama composite e-file.
- Go to .
- Mark at least 1 partner in theState Composite Returnssection.
- Go to and selectPartner Detail.
- Review Line E.
- The amount on Line E comes from Lines G, H, J, K, L, and M.
- If a nonresident owner or shareholder has a loss, don't include them on the composite unless the loss is used to offset guaranteed payments.