Validation Error: Lodging Party's ABN cannot be empty

Support Query

When validating the SMSF Annual Return, the following error displays:

Lodging Party's ABN cannot be empty.

Solution

You need to check whether there is an ABN attached to the Lodging Party Contact.

An ABN is required if the Lodging Party is a tax agent or business intermediary.

Refer to Adding an ABN to a Lodging Party Contact help for further instructions.