Are you aware that there are nearly 14 million enrolled GST taxpayers in India presently? These numbers witness an exponential increase every year. Nonetheless, with such an enormous surge of registrations comes the onus of GST compliance and countless filings. Many people each year look for assistance during these filings since they can be fairly technical for the initial users.
However, even newcomers and people skilled in filing GST returns can face errors in their filings. These errors follow a code, which can be challenging for many to understand and resolve. If you, too, have recently encountered a GSTR error, go through this whole article. It contains a thorough explanation of some of the most popular GST error codes for return filings and their solutions.
Comprehending GST Error Codes for Return Filing
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax paid on the supply of goods and services in India. Filing a GST return is an essential part of compliance for companies that have registered with the system.
There are a total of GST error codes which taxpayers may face in the process of filing returns. Each one refers to a specific issue, which shall need to be rectified. Knowing these shall take care of accuracy and timely compliance.
Common GST Error Codes and Their Solutions
Error codes are a common occurrence for people grappling with the complexity of filing returns. So, view the table below and learn some of the most popular GST error codes.
| Error Code | Error Description | Error Explanation | Solutions |
| RET191106 | Error in JSON structure validation | JSON file uploaded is not identified by the GSTN or there are significant structural errors in the JSON file uploaded | Ensure that GSTIN is stated in the JSON file. Ensure that you have uploaded the most recent and accurate JSON file to the GST Portal using the proper GSTIN. |
| RET191114 | The date is invalid. The date of the invoice cannot be prior to the registration date. | The date stated on an invoice is prior to the date the customer got GST registration or GSTIN. From the date of acquiring GSTIN, a business will be eligible to assert the input tax credit. | Invoice the customer following the date of GST registration. Alter the invoice type to B2C. |
| RET191124 | The original invoice is invalid. It cannot be tracked. Please enter the proper invoice number and date. | The invoice cited may have been missed during uploading. | Verify the Invoice Number of the Credit/Debit Note that is displaying the error. |
| RET191113 | The GSTIN is invalid. Please furnish a valid GSTIN. | The GSTIN stated in the JSON file does not tally with the GSTIN of the GST account or a customer’s GSTIN. | Ensure that the JSON file is uploaded to the correct GST account. Ensure that the proper GSTIN is cited in the GST tool utilized to prepare the JSON file. Modify the GSTIN in the JSON file, save it, and attempt uploading it to the GST Portal. Ensure that all customer GSTINs are valid. |
| RET191115 | An invoice number is non-existent. Please enter a valid invoice number. | Invoice number must be a successive serial number not being more than 16 characters, in one or multiple series, containing numerals or alphabets or special characters dash or hyphen and slash symbolized as “- “and “/” respectively, and any sequence thereof, specific for a financial year. | Ensure that all invoices possess a GST invoice number. If an invoice does not have an invoice number, allot one according to GST rules and re-generate the JSON file. If an invoice is invalid, remove the item from the JSON and re-upload. |
| RET191133 | Invoice already exists with a separate CTIN or the same CTIN. Please remove the existing invoice and re-upload it again. | The user may be attempting to upload an invoice that is already present on the GST portal. | Verify whether the invoice has already been uploaded to the GST website. Examine if there are no alterations to the invoice data between the uploaded one and the one you are attempting to upload presently. Overlook the error if the invoice is uploaded and doesn’t require any modifications. To make alterations, delete the earlier invoice on the government portal. Upload the altered invoice using a correct JSON file. |
| RET191175 | The rate entered is invalid as per the rate list. | The invoices uploaded may include an incorrect or invalid GST rate. IGST rates are applicable under seven slabs, namely 0%, 0.25%, 5%, 18%, 12% and 28%. CGST and SGST rates are applicable under seven slabs, namely 0%, 2.5%, 0.125%, 9%, 6% and 14%. | Rectify the invoice with the incorrect GST rate. Ensure that GST rates are stated in the JSON file without a percentage (%) symbol. Ensure that SGST and CGST rates are divided equally and are accurate. |
| RET191148 | No Gross Turnover or section data is present to process the request. | It seems no invoice particulars have been entered. | If you’re submitting a NIL return minus any invoices, you need to follow a separate process (manual filing at the GST portal). If you’re not submitting a NIL return, please upload your invoices before advancing further. |
| RET191176 | Enter the proper shipping bill date that is on or following the Invoice Date and on or prior to today’s date. | The shipping bill date stated on the invoice is earlier than the invoice date. The invoice date must predate the shipping bill date. | Alter the shipping bill date to a date following the invoice date. |
| RET191150 | IGST is compulsory for interstate supply, and SGST and CGST should not be present. | This message will display when IGST is incorrect for intra-state supply and SGST, and CGST is incorrect for inter-state supply. | Utilize the error report specified in the Software to mend the wrong invoice. Ensure that the invoice has the correct place of supply.
Modify the place of supply to correspond to the type of GST levied. |
| RET191205 | Tax amounts are not aligned with the taxable value and the specified tax rate (Tax rate %). Please edit the taxable value or the tax amount | This error is displayed in two instances:
1. For the Data previously uploaded but not filed before 22nd February 2018, 2. For uploads done after 22nd February 2018 |
For every line item, the tax amount should be against the taxable value and required to be rounded up to two digits for decimals. |
| RET191179 | The Place of supply and the state code of the supplier should be distinct for inter-state supply. | For all B2B invoices and B2C big invoices, the place of supply is stated in the JSON file adjacent to the words “POS”. for all inter-state supply, the place of supply would be a separate state from that of the supplier. For entire intra-state supplies, the place of supply would be the identical state. | Verify that all invoices possess the proper state code. Examine if the POS code is separate from the supplier’s state when IGST is gathered. Ensure that the POS code is identical to the supplier’s state when SGST and CGST are collected. |
| RET291190 | Checksum mismatch. Unable to process. | As per GSTN, you are attempting to save your GSTR-2 based on previous data. | Please download your GSTR-2A, reconcile and save it once more. |
| RET291252 | The receiver is not permitted to acknowledge modified notes/invoices. | As per GSTN, this invoice was previously modified and then approved. The GSTN does not allow you to approve immediately after you change the invoice. | If you wish to acknowledge the supplier’s values: Go to GSTN. Refuse this invoice. Upload it again. |
| RET291241 | Invalid UQC value | You may have input a UQC value that is not approved. GSTN approves UQC only from the recommended list. | Please update the UQC according to the list and upload it again. |
| RET291240 | If the Receiver States and PoS are Separate then Eligibility should be none. | According to GST law, you cannot claim ITC if the place of supply stated in the invoice is dissimilar to your GSTIN State. | You can edit the ITC to be invalid and upload it again. If you desire to assert the credit provisionally, you should refuse this invoice and then insert a new purchase invoice with your state as a place of supply. Please ensure you utilize a separate invoice number. |
| RET191112 | Invoice type can be SEWOP/SEWP only when either the receiver or the supplier is SEZ | Either the receiver or Supplier GSTIN Type has to be SEZ | When receiver GSTIN is a SEZ taxpayer, either of SEZ Supplies without payment or with payment has to be chosen in invoice entry. |
| ITC0491650 | The original Challan date is invalid. The date is usable only on or after 1st July 2017, and post registration date | The date of challan entered is prior to 1st July 2018 or GST registration, which is not permitted | JW to Manufacturer original challan date permitted is only on/following 1st July 2017 or post GST registration date |
Wrapping Up
Every business is legally obliged to keep accurate and compliant records of its GST return filing to avoid any legal issues that may arise from such filings and operational disruptions. Mistakes in filing GST returns are often complicated and quite messy to understand, but through active measures and observing best practices, these situations can be avoided.
Remember to observe the GST solutions for errors furnished above to ensure convenient GST compliance, reduce mistakes, and promote a transparent tax reporting structure.
