1040/ 1041/ 1065-NY ELF: Rule 04074 schema validation failure

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When a New York return gets rejected with schema validation failure rule 04074, it can be caused by several factors. To resolve this error, verify the following: 

  • the EIN is entered in Setup > System Configuration > Firm tab, 
  • the Print Preparer's name in signature block where allowed checkbox is marked in Setup > Office Configuration > Preparer tab > Edit, 
  • the Print date in preparer's block checkbox is marked in Setup > Office Configuration > Print Options tab, 
  • the partner's address is 30 characters or less, 
  • the partnership address does not include any special characters, 
  • the date 'Various' is not used on Form IT-399 or Form IT-398,
  • Form IT-204-LL, line 4 is a positive number, 
  • the general partnership or LLC box is marked on Form IT-204-LL

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