2.3.17. Command Code ESTABD

A

This request code causes the literals "TIGTA" (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration) to print below the DLN on Form 4251. This request code is reserved for TIGTA use ONLY and should not be used by other requesters.

B

Causes the words "ENTIRE BLOCK" to print below the DLN and causes the serial number of the DLN to be suppressed. It requests the files charge-out and forward a complete block of documents. Request Code B is authorized by current IRM Handbook procedures to request blocks of original documents For further information, refer to IRM 3.5.61, Files Management and Services.

C

This request code causes the words "COPY-ALL" to print below the DLN on Form 4251. It requests a copy of all of a return or other document.

E

This request code causes the word "CRIM INVESTIGATION" to print below DLN on Form 4251. It is used to request the original return for the Criminal Investigation Division.

F

This request code causes the word "FOLLOWUP" to print below the DLN on the Form 4251. Use it when requesting an original document that you have already requested once, if you have not received any reply to your first request.

G

This request code causes the work "GAO FINANCIAL AUDIT" to print below the DLN on the Form 4251

I

This request code causes the word "INFORMATION" to print below the DLN on the Form 4251. It requests the files to provide information from a return or other document. The information needed should be specified in the Narrative portion of CC ESTAB.

K

This request code causes the words "COPY-SEE NOTE" to print below the DLN on Form 4251. It requests that only a specified part of parts of a return be copied. The parts needed should be specified in the Narrative portion of CC ESTAB.

MUV

These codes are reserved for specified use by management. Do not use them unless so directed.

N

This request code causes the words "ID THEFT PAPER" to print below the DLN on Form 4251. It requests paper returns or other paper documents associated with identity theft cases.

O

Requests an original document. The word "ORIGINAL" is printed before the DLN on the Form 4251. Request Code O may be input for request for tax returns only, unless the requestor is authorized to receive the originals of documents other than tax returns. Refer to IRM 3.5.61, Files Management and Services. With this exception, use request codes C, K, P, or I for documents other than tax returns.

P

This request code causes the words "COPY-PAGE 1" to print below the DLN on Form 4251. It requests a copy of the first page only of a return or other document.

Q

This request code causes the words "ID THEFT SCAN " to print below the DLN on Form 4251. It requests scanned returns or other scanned documents associated with identity theft cases.

R

This code is used for reimbursable photocopy requests received from taxpayers. The words "REIMBURSABLE COPY" are printed below the DLN on the Form 4251.

S

This request code is used for requesting the scanning of paper documents into CII. The words "COR. IMAGING SYSTEM " are printed below the DLN on the Form 4251.

T

This request code is used to recharge documents. The word "RECHARGE" is printed below the DLN on the Form 4251.

W

Indicates a request only for a W–2. The words "W–2 ONLY REQUEST" are printed below the DLN on FORM 4251.

X

This request code is used to request a print of an CIS scanned document. The words "CII PRINT REQUEST" are printed below the DLN on the Form 4251.

Error 1

Invalid Command Code Modifier, must be A, D, H, M, R, or S.

Solution 1

Self Explanatory

Error 2

Invalid MFT-Code, Please Input a valid MFT-Code

Solution 2

Self Explanatory

Error 3

Invalid, if MFT is "52" then Form-Num must be "706" or "706NA"

Solution 3

Self Explanatory

Error 4

Invalid TIN, the TIN is a required field

Solution 4

Input TIN

Error 5

Invalid TIN, Please correct TIN

Solution 5

Self Explanatory

Error 6

Invalid Request-Code, Please enter a valid code

Solution 6

Request-Codes are list above, IRM 2.3.17.6

Error 7

Invalid DLN, must be entered

Solution 7

Input DLN

Error 8

DLN failed validation, please correct DLN

Solution 8

Self Explanatory

Error 9

DLN failed validation, correct inconsistent DLN

Solution 9

Invalid DLN, correct DLN and submit

Error 10

Correct DLN, must be numeric with 3 hyphens: 00000-000-00000-3

Solution 10

Self Explanatory

Error 11

Invalid Partial DLN, Please correct Partial DLN

Solution 11

A Partial DLN is the first three digits of the DLN

Error 12

Invalid Partial DLN must be numeric, and three digits

Solution 12

Self Explanatory

Error 13

You requested this DLN on MM/DD/CCYY to re-request wait 14 days from that date.

Solution 13

Self Explanatory

Error 14

Invalid Employee-Number, FLC not found

Solution 14

Enter a valid FLC code (first two digits of Employee number)/Reenter

Error 15

Invalid Employee number, if entered must be numeric (all 10 digits)

Solution 15

Self Explanatory

Error 16

Invalid Form-Num, Form Number must start in left most position

Solution 16

Self Explanatory

Error 17

Invalid, if Form-Num is "706" or "706NA" then MFT must be "52"

Solution 17

Self Explanatory

Error 18

Invalid Tax-Period, if MFT is "52" then Tax-Period must be "000000"

Solution 18

Self Explanatory

Error 19

Invalid, when Tax-Period equals "000000", MFT must be "52"

Solution 19

Self Explanatory

Error 20

Invalid Tax-Period, Tax-Period must be entered

Solution 20

Enter tax period and Reenter

Error 21

Invalid Tax Period, please correct

Solution 21

Tax-Period must be entered as CCYYPP: (200612)

Error 22

Invalid Tax-Period, Tax-Period must be numeric

Solution 22

Self Explanatory

Error 23

Invalid MFT, please enter a valid MFT

Solution 23

Self Explanatory

Error 24

Sorry ESTAB do not process MFT Code 88. (Transmittals)

Solution 24

Self Explanatory

Error 25

Invalid Plan Number, must be three numbers.

Solution 25

Self Explanatory

Error 26

Invalid, Name-Control must start in left most position

Solution 26

Self Explanatory

Error 27

Invalid Name-Control, first character must be a letter or number

Solution 27

Self Explanatory

Error 28

Invalid Name-Control, second character must be a letter, number, &, or -

Solution 28

Self Explanatory

Error 29

Invalid Name-Control, third character must be a letter, number, &, or -

Solution 29

Self Explanatory

Error 30

Invalid Name-Control, fourth character must be a letter, number, &, or -

Solution 30

Self Explanatory

Error 31

Invalid Nullify Indicator, must be "N" or empty.

Solution 31

Self Explanatory

Error 32

Invalid, only enter values in one of these fields, SC-Stop, ST-CD, or Addr-Num

Solution 32

Self Explanatory

Error 33

Invalid, Addr-Num changed from last known, empty Address-Lines 1 and 2

Solution 33

Self Explanatory

Error 34

Invalid, must enter SC-Stop, State-Code or Addr-Num

Solution 34

Self Explanatory

Error 35

Invalid, input SC-Stop or Address-Lines, not both

Solution 35

Self Explanatory

Error 36

Invalid Addr-Num, find address using ST-CD option

Solution 36

Self Explanatory

Error 37

Enter street/stop in address line 1, and enter city/state/zip in address line 2

Solution 37

Self Explanatory

Error 38

Add your Stop (after your address on Address-Line 1)

Solution 38

Self Explanatory

Error 39

Type "X" to the left of desired address or select NEXT PAGE using "+" or "-".

Solution 39

Self Explanatory

Error 40

Invalid Address-Line-2, need "," prior to State Code, Example: Fresno,CA 93710

Solution 40

Self Explanatory

Error 41

Invalid SC-Stop, the last 2 characters of the STOP must be your State-Code

Solution 41

Self Explanatory

Error 42

Invalid Addr-Num, must contain at least 2 digits and start in left most position

Solution 42

Self Explanatory

Error 43

Invalid Addr-Num, enter State Code in ST-CD field, remove Addr-Number.

Solution 43

Self Explanatory

Error 44

Wrong Addr-Num, enter State Code in ST-CD field, remove Addr-Number.

Solution 44

Self Explanatory

Error 45

Invalid State-Code, enter a valid two character State Code

Solution 45

Self Explanatory

Error 46

Invalid SC-Stop, need a 2 character State Code after STOP: Ex. 9999 MI

Solution 46

Self Explanatory

Error 47

Invalid BOD/Area-Num, user must enter a numeric value, from 1 to 15

Solution 47

Self Explanatory

Error 48

Invalid BOD/Area-Num, must be a value of 1 to 15

Solution 48

Self Explanatory

Error 49

Invalid ESTAB request, use CC TRPRT to secure this electronic 1040 DOC

Solution 49

Self Explanatory

Error 50

BOD/Area-Num option 1 is reserved for SC employees using the above SC-Stop field

Solution 50

Self Explanatory

Error 51

Invalid ESTAB request, see message on lines 19 - 22 above

Solution 51

Self Explanatory

Error 52

Sorry previous TIN not found, please enter manually

Solution 52

Self Explanatory

Error 53

(BOD/Area-Num changed to 1, 1 required for all SC employees)

Solution 53

Self Explanatory

Error 54

Invalid ESTAB request, use the EUP system to obtain this electronic document

Solution 54

Self Explanatory

Error 55

Invalid: to obtain this MeF document go to https://eup.eps.irs.gov/EUP/welcome

Solution 55

Self Explanatory

Error 56

DLNs are only used for MeF intake purposes and do not go to Master File.

Solution 56

Self Explanatory

Error 1

Invalid, DOC Request Code is B, so serial number in the DLN must be zeroes.

Solution 1

Correct and reenter

Error 2

Invalid, DOC Request Code is T, so a full DLN is required.

Solution 2

Correct and reenter

Error 3

Invalid TIN not consistent with MFT.

Solution 3

Correct and reenter

Error 4

Invalid, TIN must be in EIN format, or remove Employee Plan NO.

Solution 4

If Employee Plan Number is an item of input, correct the TIN and re-enter. If TIN is correct, remove the Employee Plan Number and re-enter.

Error 5

Invalid, TIN is EPMF so Employee Plan Number is required.

Solution 5

Change TIN to other than an EPMF TIN or add valid Employee Plan Number.

Error 6

Invalid, partial DLN requires a Tax Period.

Solution 6

If the Partial DLN is correct input the tax period and re-enter. Otherwise, enter the full DLN.

Error 7

Invalid, Tax Period is not consistent with the MFT Code

Solution 7

Correct as per IRM 2.3.17 and re-enter.

Error 8

Invalid a partial DLN requires a Form Number.

Solution 8

Enter Form Number or a full DLN.

Error 9

Invalid MFT (valid are 01–06, 09–11, 29–30, 33–34, 36–37, 44, 50–52, 58, 60–64, 67 or 74).

Solution 9

Correct and reenter

Error 10

Invalid, need TIN or full DLN.

Solution 10

Enter TIN or enter a full DLN.

Error 11

Invalid, Employee-Plan-Num required with MFT code 74.

Solution 11

Enter plan number or correct MFT.

Error 12

Invalid, SC Code or DO Code is inconsistent with the YR-COUNT of the full DLN

Solution 12

Enter correct Service Center Code or District Office Code in DLN or correct YR-COUNT of DLN

Error 13

Invalid, TIN and Name Control are inconsistent.

Solution 13

Enter correct TIN or Name Control.

Error 14

Invalid, Either the TIN's FS Code is "n", or the DLN's Tax Class Code is " 6"

Solution 14

Correct either the TIN's File Source Code or the DLN's or Partial DLN's Tax Class Code. For NMF Document Request, use TIN's File Source Code "N" and the DLN's or Partial DLN's Tax Class Code "6".

Local site is the only available site for this command code modifier. Do not use the Universal Access Code. Re-enter this screen immediately.

Oftentimes, the TIN is not known for a "block of documents" request. Only in those instances would the requestor dummy the TIN Information field using the following guidelines.