CMN.ATO.SMSFAR.436634: A deceased member with closing account balance of zero must have account status code "Closed"

Validation Error 

The validation error CMN.ATO.SMSFAR.436634 occurs when a fund contains a deceased member whose account status is still set to Open.

How to resolve this Validation Error 

To resolve this error, you will need to complete one of the following options:

• Change the member’s Account Status to Closed in the SMSF Tax Return.
• Add an Account End Date to the deceased member’s account and reverse and create entries.

Option 1: Update the Member Status in the Tax Return

1. Navigate to the SMSF Tax Return. 
2. Select Section F & G - Member Information. 
   
3. Select the deceased member.
   
4. Change the Account status from Open to Closed.
   
5. Then Select Save and Validate the Tax Return  

Option 2: Add an End Date to the Member Account

1. Navigate to the Member Dashboard screen.
2. Navigate to the Member tab.
   
3. Hover over the deceased member's account and select Edit.
4. Select View & Edit. 
   
5. Enter the date when the member no longer had a balance in the Account End Date field.
   
6. Select Save.
7. Navigate to the Period Compliance screen and Select Reverse and Create Entries.
8. Navigate to the SMSF Tax Return and validate the Tax Return again.