The diagnostic tells you how to get rid of the staff preparer if you don't have one and it does not work!
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It does appear to be only a Warning. Check the box to acknowledge and go on with your life. It should not affect any efile.
It seems to be part of the "improved" diagnostics released today.
Even clicking the box to cross out the critical warning will not allow e-filing.
Use the drop down for Staff Preparer and select <empty>
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