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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2020 12:05:45 PM

The transmission didn't go through due to "difficulty recognizing the data". What is the problem?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2020 1:33:03 PM

This message could occur for several reasons. The clue lies in the entire message. Please copy and paste in the entire message you received, along with any Intuit codes, so we can better assist. 

New Member
Jun 1, 2020 1:59:14 PM

This is the complete message:

Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to XXXX for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.

Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2020 2:11:07 PM

The issue appears to be with the phone number you have input. It needs to be 10 digits. To fix this, please click My Info in the left menu bar, completely delete the number you have in the phone number field, and then reenter your phone number and area code. Then resubmit the e-file. You may still have to wait 24 hours, though, 

New Member
Jul 8, 2020 1:35:15 PM

I've had this same issue as well.  My phone number is listed correctly with 10 digits and I still have received this same exact error messages the past two days.  Is there any other possible solution? Thank you

Expert Alumni
Jul 9, 2020 6:35:10 AM
New Member
Jul 12, 2020 3:19:01 AM

I have attempted for several days to electronically file but it will not go through and gives no good reason since I have been e-filing for years.  Time is running out.

 

Your transmission didn't go through

We could not e-file your return for the following reason:

The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.

New Member
Jan 23, 2021 10:57:01 PM

Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to wwwdotsupportdotturbotaxdotcom for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.

Returning Member
Jan 31, 2021 12:26:42 PM

The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, FilingHdr_6 - ?:? - Invalid Agency ID. Received ''. Must be 2 characters in length.

Not applicable
Jan 31, 2021 2:03:25 PM

The error 601 means your telephone number contains invalid digits when trying to e-file your return in TurboTax Online, or it is not a U.S. domestic phone number.  When you get that error, see our FAQ regarding Error message 601ERRV.

New Member
Feb 2, 2021 5:31:18 AM

The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.

New Member
Feb 4, 2021 8:44:05 AM

I just received the same message, although I'm in a bit of a different situation as I'm in the military overseas and am filing from an APO/DPO address.  I've used a US phone number but it is not a cell phone and cannot receive an SMS. 

 

Here again is the message from TurboTax:

 

Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.

Level 1
Feb 5, 2021 2:55:03 PM

Your transmission didn't go through
 
 
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.
 
I changed phone number, but still got same message.
Please help!

Intuit Alumni
Feb 8, 2021 8:44:05 AM

Some forms within your tax return are not available until a later date. The dates are subject to change by the IRS.

IRS forms availability table for TurboTax individual (personal) tax products

 

State forms availability table for TurboTax individual (personal) tax products

New Member
Feb 18, 2021 4:33:34 AM

Actual statement..." Could not efile for following reason... "our records indicate that you are not entitled to efile one or more formsets". 

I also think I was asked to pay $60. for premier which is for Federal but should I have not been charged additionally $40. for State? Could this be why when trying to submit both returns this message comes back since have paid nothing for State.

Please help if can!

 

 

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 18, 2021 1:51:55 PM

@troutfl The following thread may offer a solution for resolving this issue: Our records indicate that you are not entitled to efile one or more form sets.

 

If after trying the steps there you still are not able to e-file your return, please reach out to our live representatives: Contact TurboTax

New Member
Oct 15, 2021 12:10:10 AM

Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, FilingHdr_6 - ?:? - Invalid Agency ID. Received '17'. Contains invalid characters

Returning Member
Oct 15, 2021 2:56:36 PM

Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, FilingHdr_6 - ?:? - Invalid Agency ID. Received '30'. Contains invalid characters

New Member
Oct 15, 2021 5:22:03 PM

This is the error I receive:

 

601ERRV:5, FilingHdr_6 - ?:? - Invalid Agency ID. Received '30'. Contains invalid characters

Level 15
Oct 15, 2021 5:26:00 PM


@DC1971 wrote:

This is the error I receive:

 

601ERRV:5, FilingHdr_6 - ?:? - Invalid Agency ID. Received '30'. Contains invalid characters


Contact TurboTax support for assistance.

 

Use this website to contact TurboTax support during business hours - https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

Or -

Support can also be reached by messaging them on these pages https://www.facebook.com/turbotax/ and https://twitter.com/TeamTurboTax

New Member
Oct 16, 2021 7:06:30 AM

This is the same error I received yesterday, 10/15/21, as well.  Still waiting for a fix...

New Member
Feb 10, 2022 4:37:03 PM

Getting this error message:

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 10, 2022 5:03:42 PM

Please Contact us so we can help.

 

@billdymond101

Returning Member
Feb 11, 2022 10:52:10 AM

I had the same error and it was because some of my State forms will not be available until Feb 22nd. You can check to see when your state forms will be uploaded into Turbotax and then the submission should work on that date after you update the program.  I hope this helps.

New Member
Feb 11, 2022 2:03:16 PM