Electronic filing error message

[Susan4]

I'm a sole proprietor and use my SSN as my employer ID number. I want to file my own return (MFJ). I marked the return as Self-prepared in Section V of the info worksheet.  How do I fix this error:  Paid Preparer Information: Employer ID number is invalid for Electronic filing.  Employer identification number cannot be the same as the spouse's social security number.  You must enter a valid Employer Identification Number.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

So in your ERO information, under Employer ID# (EIN), you entered your SSN?    If you are an Employer, you need an EIN.

Can you leave that box empty, since you dont have an EIN?

[Susan4]

Interesting...I don't have any employees, so don't need a separate EIN.  I deleted it and the error went away.  

Simple solution.  Thanks, Lisa.

[sjrcpa]

Consider getting an EIN. Do you really want your SSN on all of your client's tax returns?

[JAC417]

Where did you delete it. I tried but the error does not go away. I also put, non paid preparer etc etc.

Thank you