F8868-048 e-file error

Incorrect Data: /Return/ReturnData/IRS8868/Automatic6MonthExtensionOfTime/ExtensionDt: Form 8868, Line 1, date of extension specified after "...extension of time until" 'ExtensionDt' must be no longer than 6 months from due date of return (due date plus (+) 6 months must be greater than or equal to requested date). (value YYYY-MM-DD, rule F8868-048)
The extension is late.

Solution

The IRS doesn't accept electronically filed extensions submitted after the due date or extended due date, even if the return is still within the 5-day perfection period for electronically filed extension rejections.
You must paper file Form 8868. Attach text or writing across the top of the extension that an attempt was made to resubmit within the 5-day window but it didn’t pass for acceptance.
Refer to 8868 instructions on how to file a paper extension once the e-file is mistakenly rejected.
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