Error: The field 'EFIN' with value '0', data is missing
This error occurs when e-filing a NY 1120 return with a missing or invalid 6-digit EFIN.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: ReturnHeaderState Requirement: Type for Electronic Filing Identification No. - 6 digits Error: The field 'EFIN' with value '0', data is missing. Element Name: EFIN XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnHeaderState[1]/OriginatorGrp[1]/EFIN[1] XML Fragment: 0 Field Key: 0,634,1,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: '0' violates pattern constraint of '[0-9]{6}'. The element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}EFIN' with value '0' failed to parse.
Solution
- Go to .
- InColumn I, enter theEFINand select theOriginator Type.
- Run a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
- Go to .
- Select the checkbox forI have read the certification above and agree.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.