Error: Field 'MTA_IND' is unexpected
This validation error occurs when the New York e-file is created from a Subsidiary entity instead of a Top Consolidation or Corporate Single Entity.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: processBO[1] composition[1]/forms[1]/CT3ABC[1]/MTA_IND[1] Requirement: Expecting CMB_PARENT_ID Error: Field 'MTA_IND' is unexpected Element Name: MTA_IND XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/processBO[1]/composition[1]/forms[1]/CT3ABC[1]/MTA_IND[1] XML Fragment: Field Key: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}MTA_IND' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}CT3ABC'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}CMB_PARENT_ID.
Solution
- Go to .
- Change theEntity TypetoSingleto create the NY e-file in this locator.noteThe New York e-file should only be created for Top Consolidations or Corporate Single Entities.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.