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Error: Field ‘SectionB’ cannot be empty

This validation error occurs when partner information is missing from Section B.

Error message

Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: SchILB[1] SectionB[1] Description: Section B LineNumber: Section B Error: SectionB ActionNeeded: Field 'SectionB' cannot be empty Element Name: SectionB XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/SchILB[1]/SectionB[1] XML Fragment: Field Key: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce011 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}SectionB' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.

Solution 1: Un-suppress Schedule B partner information

Use this solution if you aren't using a K-1 aggregation file for Illinois.
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    Illinois
    E-file
    Attachments
    K-1 Aggregation
    Summary
    .
  2. Clear the
    Suppress Schedule B partner information
    field.
  3. Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.

Solution 2: Attach a K-1 aggregation file

Use this solution if you have a K-1 aggregation file to attach.
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    States
    Illinois
    E-file
    Attachments
    K-1 Aggregation
    Summary
    .
  2. Attach the K-1 aggregation XML file.
  3. Check
    Suppress Schedule B partner information
    .
  4. Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.

Solution 3: Add partner information

Use this solution if partner data is missing from the return.
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    Partner Allocations Disabled
    and check
    Enable
    .
  2. Go to
    Organizer
    Partner Information
    Partner by Partner Data
    and add partner names.
  3. Perform a full recompute and recreate the e-file.

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