000054 e-file error

Error Message

000054: FEIN cannot contain special characters or a value of nine of the same digit. Maximum detail items allowed for Taxes and License entries is limited to 20.

Solution

Go to
Partner Information
Partner by Partner Data
Columnar Partner Entry
Name and Address
SSN/EIN
.
Make sure each partner has a valid number entered. The number can't be all 9s, 0s, or special characters. For EIN numbers, enter nine characters without any gaps or spaces.
Go to
Partner Information
Partner by Partner Data
Columnar Partner Entry
Partner
SSN/EIN
.
Enter a valid number that isn't all 9s, 0s, or FOREIGNUS.
If a partner doesn't have an EIN, select the dropdown of that partner's EIN or SSN/EIN options and select
Applied for
.
If the partner is a foreign partner and does not have a SSN or TIN, enter 000-00-0000 for an individual, or 00-0000000 if the partner is an entity.
Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.