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Schema failure error

Although there are exceptions to this a schema failure error occurs when data is not formatted in an acceptable manner in the electronic record. For example, a U.S. ZIP code included in the electronic record that is not exactly 5 digits or 9 digits in length may produce a schema failure error. Warning messages display for schema failures detected during the e-file error checking process.

Federal attachment: 

When filing California Form 540/540NR return electronically and including the federal attachment, the federal attachment must be free of all schema failure errors regardless of whether the federal return is actually being filed with IRS. Otherwise, California FTB will likely reject the return. To ensure that the federal attachment is free of schema errors, run the e-file error checker on the federal return. Clear all schema failure errors prior to submitting the California return.

Business rule error

Although there are exceptions to this a business rule error occurs when the return includes an erroneous calculation or other information contrary to taxing agency validations. For example, overriding a field on a return that results in a math error may produce a business rule error. Warning messages are displayed for business rule errors detected during the e-file error checking process. Typically, error codes for business rules contain a combination of letters and numbers.

Federal attachment:

Although you are encouraged to clear all error codes, California FTB does not reject the Form 540/540NR return based on the presence of business rule errors in the federal attachment.

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