Command Code BMFOL Message Screens and Index Message Screens
Internal Revenue Manual Part 2. Information Technology · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
Sometimes BMFOL cannot satisfy a request. In most cases a message screen is generated containing a message and explanation. in some cases a summary screen is generated instead of a message screen to help the user make the next selection. A brief message is placed at the bottom of the index screen.
CFOL000-THE FOLLOWING CODE HAS BEEN RETURNED BY DB2:. This message indicates a DB2 error was encountered when querying data to satisfy the BMFOL request.. The SQL code will also be displayed. on the screen..
CFOL002-INPUT DATA INDICATES A BMF REQUEST - CHECK INPUT. The TIN requested is BMF. This message should only appear if you are using command other than BMFOL
CFOL003-DEFINER CODE USED REQUIRES MFT AND TAX PERIOD CHECK INPUT. The definer contains A, B, M, R, S, T, U, or W. These definers require an MFT and a tax period. Insert missing fields and re-enter.
CFOL006-DEFINER CODE FIELD IS IN ERROR-CHECK INPUT. The definer must be A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Z or #. Change and re-enter.
CFOL007-RECOVERABLE RETENTION REGISTER PROBLEM. The module cannot be obtained. User can utilize microfilm for research.
CFOL008-MFT FIELD IS IN ERROR-CHECK INPUT . The MFT field is not valid. Change and re-enter.
CFOL009-MFT INCONSISTENT WITH TAX PERIOD-CHECK INPUT. The MFT field is not valid for the tax period entered.
CFOL010-MFT INCONSISTENT WITH TIN & VALIDITY DIGIT INDICATOR -CHECK INPUT. The MFT is not valid for the TIN and validity digit indicator entered.
CFOL015-TAX PERIOD FIELD IS IN ERROR-CHECK INPUT. The tax period is either non-numeric or greater than the current year and month plus one year.
CFOL016-THE ACCOUNT YOU REQUESTED IS NOT ON MASTER FILE-CHECK INPUT. There is currently no such TIN on the master file, either on-line or off-line. Check input and re-enter if in error.
CFOL017-TIN INCONSISTENT WITH THE VALIDITY DIGIT INDICATOR-CHECK INPUT. The validity digit indicator is not valid for this TIN.
CFOL018-TIN FIELD IS INVALID-CHECK INPUT. The TIN must be in edited TIN format.
CFOL019-VALIDITY DIGIT IS INCORRECT-CHECK INPUT. This Display File Source Code is not valid. Valid codes are blank, V, and W.
CFOL021-INVALID FROM-DATE OR TO-DATE. The From Date or To Date is invalid and must be re-entered..
CFOL022-INVALID CAWR INFORMATION REQUEST - CHECK INPUT. CAWR request must have definer code 'U' and MFT 88.
CFOL024-DB2 IS NOT AVAILABLE. Your request cannot be processed. Contact BMF Database Administrators.
CFOL026--NO PRIOR BMFOL REQUEST A paging Request was Entered Before A BMFOL Request.
CFOL028-REQUEST FOR RECOVERY NOT ACCEPTED. Module already on master file.
CFOL029-REQUEST FOR RECOVERY NOT ACCEPTED. Module not on recoverable retention file. The module was removed prior to 2015
CFOL030-REQUEST FOR RECOVERY NOT ACCEPTED. Module recovery already requested.
CFOL031-REQUEST FOR RECOVERY NOT ACCEPTED. Account in merge status.
CFOL033-INCORRECT MFT FOR W/K DEFINER. W definer must use an MFT of 01 and tax period ending in 03, 06, 09 or 12.
CFOL035-DEFINER B HAS BEEN DISABLED Recovery of Retention Registers (Definer B) is disabled from cycle 52 through cycle 3 due to data reformatting.
CFOL036-PLAN NUMBER IS INVALID. Request to view MFT 46, 68 or 76 "tax type" information must include a three-digit plan number following the TAX PERIOD field. Zeroes are acceptable.
CFOL038-TAX MODULE REQUESTED TO BE REESTABLISHED Reestablishment processing has begun.
CFOL039 - BMFOR DEFINER IS INVALID Valid definers are A, R, S and T.
CFOL041 - INVALID CHECK NUMBER INPUT The check symbol/check number must be numeric
CFOL042 - DATA NOT FOUND ON REFUND RESEARCH DATABASE There is no TIN/MFT/Tax Period information associated with the Check Symbol/Check Number input.
CFOL090--THE CYCLE TABLE CONTAINS NO DATA Please Contact the User Support Desk and Ask That They Contact BMF Database Administrators.
CFOL091--THE CYCLE FIELD IS NULL Please contact the User Support Desk and Ask That They Contact BMF Database Administrators.
CFOL092--BOTH CYCLE TABLES RETURNED SQLCODE -904 Please Contact the User Support Desk and Ask That They Contact BMF Database Administrators.
CFOL093--THE MODULE YOU REQUESTED IS NOT ON MASTER FILE - CHECK INPUT There is no Retention Tax Module/Return Data for this BMFOR Request. Please check the Input and Re-enter if in Error.
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