Drake Tax – Form 1065: EF Message 1328 or 1329
Article #: 18857
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
EF Message 1328 is generated if an amount is reported on Form 1065, page 5, Schedule M-2, line 4, but the corresponding statement has not been entered. To resolve this message, review the entries for line 4 on the M2 screen.
Note The screen allows for up to 3 entries prior to using a detail worksheet. If needed, double-click in the line 4 field All other increases to open a CTRL+ W worksheet.
If the amount is not needed, delete the worksheet. If the amount is accurately entered, go to the PRNT screen and check the box Force Schedules L, M-1, M-2, & K-1 Section L to clear the message.
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EF Message 1329 is generated if an amount is reported on Form 1065, page 5, Schedule M-2, line 7, but the corresponding statement has not been entered. To resolve this message, review the entries for line 7 on the M2 screen.
Note The screen allows for up to 3 entries prior to using a detail worksheet. If needed, double-click in the line 7 field All other decreases to open a CTRL+ W worksheet.
If the amount is not needed, delete the worksheet. If the amount is accurately entered, go to the PRNT screen and check the box Force Schedules L, M-1, M-2, & K-1 Section L to clear the message.
Tip There must be both a description and an amount for each increase or decrease.