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[K-1 Aggregator FAQ](https://support.k1x.io/k1-aggregator?hsLang=en-us#k-1-aggregator-faq) December 8, 2025 # Error Generating Form 5471 ## One of the most likely issues for the PDF generation error is missing information in table rows. One of the most likely issues for the PDF generation error is missing information in table rows. Here are some examples: ### Form 5471 Schedule B You must enter values in **columns C and D** on Schedule B - Shareholders of Foreign Corporation Part I - U.S. Shareholders of Foreign Corporation table. ![](https://support.k1x.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/26360934814359-2-1-1.png) Part II - Direct Shareholders of Foreign Corporation table. ![](https://support.k1x.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/26360923992343-2-1-1.png) ### All Schedules Empty table rows in any Schedules/Parts, such as Schedule R shown below will cause form generation to fail. ![](https://support.k1x.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/23237820572183-2-1-1.png) Related to - [foreign\_forms](https://support.k1x.io/hc/en-us/search?content_tags=01J3K8ERZKJB4Y5YB8H8QGK9NA&utf8=%E2%9C%93&hsLang=en-us) - [5471](https://support.k1x.io/hc/en-us/search?content_tags=01J3K8EX9DD4R9YPGB1XKSB6MA&utf8=%E2%9C%93&hsLang=en-us) - [General](https://support.k1x.io/general?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Account Management - SSO & Okta](https://support.k1x.io/general?hsLang=en-us#account-management-sso-okta) - 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