Answer YES to the back wages and then when it asks how much was for back wages, enter zero. That will report as Other Income on Schedule 1. They should have issued you a 1099-misc. The IRS may inquire as to why this income is not on Schedule C since you received a 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation).
The missing information error is TurboTax wanting you to prepare Schedule C for the 1099-nec income. Entering as above reports it as Other Income.
If it does belong on Schedule C - enter it through the self-employment income entry screen. Search for Schedule C and set up your business return. If it is not self-employment, answer YES to the back wages question, and enter zero for the amount of back wages.
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