No one is supposed to issue a 1099-NEC without first getting an EIN from the IRS. You should let your payor know that.
For now, go back to the 1099-NEC and change the number that you entered. Enter it like this XX-XXXXXXX. It won't matter if it is a social security number if you enter it in that format.
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