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64.2. Why Do I Get Errors When E-Filing My MI Report?

Why Do I Get BAD FORMAT Errors When E-Filing My MI Report?

We have sometimes seen BAD FORMAT errors returned by the state's filing software and have figured out a trick that may work for you! Follow these steps:

1. Open up the e-file using Notepad++
2. Locate the CVR line which is line 6 — update the committee ID to add a zero at the end of it (see below screenshot)
3. Click "Save" to save the e-file
4. Now start up the MI upload software
5. On the screen where you enter in your committee ID and password, add -0 at the end of your committee ID (that's a HYPHEN before the 0)

Take a look at the second below screenshot. We've seen this little trick allow for a successful upload a number of different times. If you still have any issues please contact Aristotle's Support Team at support@aristotle.com or by phone at 888-217-9600.