ReneeM7122,
When preparing a substitute 1099-R as you describe, entering all 9s gives error, however as suggested by other users 99-0999999 is error free, I tried this and yes, it is error free. See for instance:
Solved: Thanks John-I prefer the 1099s for the info & the ... (intuit.com)
With one user saying, “the e-file went through.” Which I take to mean that it was at least transmitted, but was it accepted by the IRS? Can TurboTax confirm that 99-0999999 will be accepted by the IRS for the Payer Federal ID entry?
