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Form DCD 40:The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateAbbreviationCd' element is invalid - The value '' is invalid according to its datatype 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateType' - The Enumeration constraint failed.

🔍 Form DCD 40: The "http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateAbbreviationCd" element is invalid

This error means the StateAbbreviationCd value being sent is not valid for the IRS schema. Specifically, the value is blank (''), and it fails the enumeration constraint for http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateType.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Make sure you know where your state information is entered so you can add the missing State ID Number.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Form DC 1099G

Use this to locate the correct form where the state details are required.

Go to the Form DC 1099G.

Step 2: Add the State ID Number

Use this to fix the blank/invalid state value causing the IRS validation error.

Add the State ID Number to the form.

✅ Success!

Once the State ID Number is added, the IRS schema validation for the state element should no longer fail due to an empty value.

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