Don't enter a 1099-R to report excess 401K Contributions. You will enter the amount as 'Miscellaneous Income'. You don't need an Employer ID for this.
Next year, when you receive your 1099-R, only the earnings will be taxable.
Click this link for steps to report an Excess 401K Contribution.
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