Error: The field ‘ReturnData’ cannot be empty
This happens when Don’t print (Default) is selected for Federal Extension Options (Mandatory) on Form 7004.
Error message
Validation failed on: Requirement: Content model for Return Data - Form 7004 Error: ReturnData ActionNeeded: Field 'ReturnData' cannot be empty Element Name: ReturnData XPath: /Return[1]/ReturnData[1] XML Fragment: <ReturnData xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" documentCnt="1"/> Error Code: c00ce011 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnData' cannot be empty according to the DTD/Schema.
Solution
- Go to .
- ForFederal Extension Options (Mandatory), select an option other thanDo not print (Default).
- Recreate the e-file and resubmit the return.
