Are you entering it in the correct category? It shouldn't ask for a payer. Be sure you are not entering it in the W-2 or 1099-R section by mistake.
See this FAQ about entering Social Security 1099 forms:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-enter-an-ssa-1099-ssa-1099-sm-o...
