Error: Field TINTypeValue is unexpected
This validation error occurs when e-filing a Kentucky 1065 return with Form PTEWH. The error indicates the TINTypeValue element is unexpected in the RecipientFEIN section.
Error message
1. Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: FormPTEWH[1] RecipientFEIN[1]/TINTypeValue[1] Requirement: Either Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number. Requirement: Expecting TypeTIN Error: Field 'TINTypeValue' is unexpected Element Name: TINTypeValue XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/FormPTEWH[1]/RecipientFEIN[1]/TINTypeValue[1] XML Fragment: ****** Field Key: 140,3590,129,0,[x],0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}TINTypeValue' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}RecipientFEIN'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}TypeTIN.
Solution
This error occurs when the Automatic Reformat - Partner Name field is populated for a partner using an EIN instead of an SSN.
- Go to . This field should only be populated if the partner is using an SSN. If the partner is using an EIN, remove the name.
- Perform a full recompute.
- Go to , then recreate the Kentucky e-file.
