Hi DmHo,
Although you've checked that the details you've input for your husband match his own, they may be different to the details we have on his record. Please contact us by phone here:
Self Assessment: general enquiries
With your husband present.
We can advise you on applying the transfer.
Alternatively, file your return without the transfer of marriage allowance, then write to us at the address given at the above link, requesting the transfer be applied.
Thank you.