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The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:FEIN' element is invalid - The value '' is invalid according to its datatype 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:EINType' - The Pattern constraint failed on Form MS 108
❌ The "http://www.irs.gov/efile:FEIN" element is invalid
This error message indicates that the EIN value is not matching the IRS EIN datatype rules, and it can cause the Form MS 108 submission to fail.
⚠️ Workaround
On the MS 108 page 2, the last line of Section B is not flowing an EIN. Override and enter the EIN to clear the error.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open Form MS 108
Use this to locate the correct place where the EIN should appear.
Step 2: Go to Page 2, Section B
Use this to find the last line of Section B where the EIN is not flowing.
Step 3: Override and enter the EIN
Use this to manually enter the EIN so the error clears.
✅ Success!
After overriding and entering the EIN on the last line of Section B (MS 108 page 2), the error should clear.
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Tags: diagnostic,state,form