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Error: Field ‘Id’ is unexpected

This e-file validation error happens when the Hawaii Tax ID number is missing or uses an incorrect format. The system expects a properly formatted Hawaii Tax ID (GE or W prefix).

Error message

Validation failed on PXXXXXX5.XHI: Form: SchNP\[1] NPTable\[1]/Id\[1] Description: Id, Must be an SSN FormNumber: SchNP Table Requirement: Expecting IdType Error: Field 'Id' is unexpected Element Name: Id XPath: /ReturnState\[1]/ReturnDataState\[1]/SchNP\[1]/NPTable\[1]/Id\[1] XML Fragment: 123456789 Field Key: 110,676,129,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}Id' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}NPTable'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}IdType

Solution

  1. Enter a valid Hawaii Tax ID number in
    Organizer
    States
    Hawaii
    General Information
    Tax ID Number
    .
    • If the ID starts with GE, use twelve digits.
    • If the ID starts with W, use eight digits.
    note
    If you don't have a valid Hawaii Tax ID number, contact the State of Hawaii for assistance. You'll need a valid ID before you can proceed with e-filing.
  2. Run a full recompute and re-create the e-file to clear related errors.
  3. Verify the Hawaii Tax ID on Form N-20 is formatted correctly:
    • GE + 12 digits
    • W + 8 digits

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