F100-100 e-file error
This error occurs when the business activity code isn't a valid 6-digit principal business activity (PBA) code listed in the Form 100 Booklet.
Error message
State CA Severity Reject and Continue Data Value BusinessActivityCode value: [ENTERED_VALUE] State Record F100 Record Name Form Occurrence No 0 Field Seq No 0 Page No 1 Reject Code F100-100 Rule Number F100-100 XML Path /CA-Return/CA-ReturnData/CAForm100/Form100ScheduleQ/BusinessActivity/BusinessActivityCode Error Message Form 100, Question F [BusinessActivityCode] must be a valid 6 digit Principal Business Activity (PBA) code per the current Form 100 Booklet.
Solution
- Go to to view the current business activity code.
- Verify the code is listed in the California Form 100 Booklet.
- To change the code, go to .
- In Column L, enter a valid 6-digit PBA.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
note
If you can't identify the correct code or it isn't being accepted, contact the California E-file Help Desk for further assistance.