Error: Expecting: StateIssuedPIN, VendorControlNum
This error occurs when e-filing a Kansas 1120 return because the EFIN hasn't been verified.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Requirement: Content model for the base tax return header Error: Expecting: StateIssuedPIN, VendorControlNum. Element Name: AuthenticationHeader XPath: /ReturnState[1]/AuthenticationHeader[1] XML Fragment: P00XField Key: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: Content for element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}AuthenticationHeader' is incomplete according to the DTD/Schema. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}StateIssuedPIN, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}VendorControlNum.
Solution
Your administrator must complete the EFIN Verification on the
Admin
tab to clear this diagnostic.note
EFINs must be verified for the tax year 2025 and later to e-file business tax returns. This verification has been required for 1040 returns for several years, and was expanded to include other tax types. No action is required for EFINs used in previous years to file 1040 returns as they've already been verified.
- EFINs must be verified for the tax year 2025 and later to e-file business tax returns. This verification has been required in 1040 for several years and was expanded to include other tax types. No action is required for EFINs used in previous years to file 1040 returns as they've already been verified.
- Go to .
- Upload the required documentation to verify your EFIN.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
