My 1099-R Box 9a is blank, but entry screen requires a minimum value of 0.01. How can I proceed?

[bradley158]

This appears to be a software error. Does anyone know a way around it?

[KrisD15]

To clarify, was this a total distribution? (That would be indicated in Box 2b)

If this was a total distribution and only you were involved, enter 100.

[bradley158]

No, it's an ongoing lifetime periodic pension distribution.  Box 9a is labeled Your percentage of total distribution., and is blank, yet the software error message says requires a minimum value of 0.01.

[KrisD15]

If this was imported, delete and enter manually.

Otherwise enter anything, the question shouldn't even be asked. 

To Delete:

For TurboTax Desktop, switch to Forms (Upper right corner) 

TurboTax Online:

Select Tax Tools on the left side-bar

Select Tools from that drop-down

Select “Delete a form” on the TOOLS CENTER screen

Select the Form 1099-R you wish to remove and Delete