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Level 2
September 29, 2022
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ProSeries Error Message - "Encountered an improper argument'

  • September 29, 2022
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Good evening,

A few days ago I started receiving the error message "Encountered an improper argument' when working in ProSeries 2021 and ProSeries 2020. When this error message is displayed the software will not complete the task (i.e., efile, print, etc.) and the client file will not be properly saved. I am required to execute the 'Tools - Repair Updates' software and the homebase maintenance function to restore client file and restore functionality. Attached are a few images for reference. I did upgrade to windows 11, version 22h2 a few weeks ago. Any thoughts or guidance addressing this problem would be appreciated.

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Best answer by LEVA4657

I was successfully able to print multiple client PDFs in 2021, 2020 and then I also ran several PDF prints simultaneously on a workstation to further stress test the update.

On my fully updated computer I have not experienced the error message since the last Microsoft update was installed.

I can't speak for others who have experienced this error problem, but for my office's configuration it does seem to be fixed.


You are correct! The most recent update to Windows 11 has resolved my issue with printing the 2021 return(s) prepared in 2022. The updated fix to Windows 11 took a bit to install (stand alone), but the issue is no longer present. Thanks to all that had input on this issue!

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Level 5
December 1, 2022

Can anyone on this thread confirm their issues have been fixed with the Microsoft Patch? I would appreciate the confirmation.

Level 4
December 1, 2022

I have been holding off on updates on all of our computer in anticipation of the answer to this question.

Level 5
December 1, 2022

I've personally confirmed its working, however I would like confirmation from a customer as that is also part of our partnership verification with Microsoft.

Level 5
December 7, 2022

Thank you for the confirmations. If in fact you did install this update and your issue was not fixed, I would say this wasn't your issue. The error in this thread specifically is about receiving an error during save "Encountered an improper argument" in Windows 11 with a specific Windows 11 update. 

Brian

Level 5
December 14, 2022

Revert back to Windows 10