Box 16a is blank on 1099R , but TurboTax is asking for an amount?

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The state information shown in boxes 14 through 16 of Form 1099-R need to all have a value in them if there are any state taxes withheld. If no state taxes are withheld, then leave all boxes 14 through 16 blank.

If your Form 1099-R does not show a state ID number, enter the Federal ID number. If your Form 1099-R does not show a state distribution (box 16), enter the distribution amount shown in box 1. Do not enter zero for the distribution amount if state taxes were withheld.

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