While filing the returns, there are possibilities that the taxpayers might face the errors and there are also relevant GST error codes displayed on the screen. So to solve this problem we have come up with this GSTR 1 error code of JSON, under this article we will provide you with the solutions to such errors along with the error codes.
For the taxpayers, it is expected to know that these GSTR 1 errors arise when they try to upload the JSON on the GST portal. The errors are specified once the taxpayer uploads them as soon as the file gets analyzed by the portal.
Further, these errors are specified by the ZIP file from the GST portal and are specifically related to the JSON file uploading.
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List of the JSON Error codes of GSTR 1 with Solutions
| GSTR 1 JSON Error Code Details | Error Explanation | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| RET191106 – Error in JSON structure validation | The GSTN cannot recognise the JSON file which has been uploaded or there are structural errors in the uploaded JSON file. | Make sure that the GSTIN is specified in the JSON file. Make sure that the uploaded JSON file is latest and correct in the GST Portal in the GSTIN. |
| RET191113 – The GSTIN is invalid. Please provide a valid GSTIN. | The GSTIN that has been specified in the JSON file is not same as the GSTIN mentioned in the GST account or the GSTIN of the customer. | Make sure that the JSON file has been uploaded to the correct account of GST. Make sure that the GSTIN that has to be mentioned in the GST tool must be correct as it is used for creating the JSON file. Convert the GSTIN in to the JSON file. Save and then upload it in the GST Portal. Make sure that the GSTIN of the customer is valid. |
| RET191114 – Date is Invalid. Date of the invoice cannot be before the registration date. | The invoice date specified is before the date the customer receives the GST registration or GSTIN. From the date of receiving the GSTIN, a business will become eligible to claim the ITC (input tax credit). | The invoice must be done after the GST registration date. The invoice type must be changed to B2C. |
| RET191115 – Invoice number does not exist. Please enter a valid invoice number. | Invoice must not be more than 16 characters which will contain numericals / alphabets / special characters / hyphen / dash and slash which is symbolized as ‘-‘ and ‘/’ respectively, and a unique combination for FY (Financial Year). | Make sure that all the invoices must contain a GST invoice number. If there is no invoice number for an invoice then as per the GST rules assign it one and again create the JSON file. If in any case the invoice is invalid then the item must be deleted from the JSON and have to be again uploaded. |
| RET191124 – Original Invoice is Invalid. The original invoice cannot be tracked. Please enter the correct invoice number and date. | The invoice specified might have been written wrong or missed during the time of uploading. | Check in which the error is shown i.e. is it the invoice number of Credit/ Debit Note. |
| RET191133 – Invoice already exists with different CTIN or same CTIN. Please delete the existing invoice and re-upload again. | It might happen that the user is uploading the invoice which is already present on the GST portal. | Check whether the invoice has been already uploaded on the GST portal or not. Check that there is no change in invoice data between what was uploaded and what you are now trying to upload. If the invoice is uploaded, then just avoid the error and do not make any changes in it. If changes are to be made then the od invoice present on the government portal must be deleted first. Now upload the amended invoice with correct JSON file. |
| RET191148 – No section data or Gross Turnover is available to process the request. | Invoice details have not been mentioned | If a NIL return is being filed without the invoice, then a different procedure (manual filing at GST portal) is to be followed. If NIL return is filed then upload the invoices compulsorily before moving to the next step. |
| RET191150 – IGST is mandatory for interstate supply and CGST & SGST should not be present. | SGST and CGST is wrong for the inter-state supply and the IGST is wrong for the intra-state supply. | To correct the invoice, use the error report which is provided in the software. Make sure that the place of supply of the invoice is proper. To match the GST that has been imposed, make changes in the place of supply. |
| RET191166 – Decryption/Decoding failed. | There was a problem in decoding the data. | – |
| RET191175 – The rate entered is not valid according to the rate list. | The uploaded invoices might have invalid or wrong GST rates. There are 7 slabs under the IGST rates- 0%, 0.25%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. While the CGST and SGST also have 7 slabs i.e. 0%, 0.125%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14%. | The invoice must be corrected with the actual GST rate. Make sure that the GST rates must be specified without the % symbol in the JSON file. The CGST and SGST rates must be divided equally and must be correct. |
| RET191176 – Do enter the correct shipping bill date that is on or after Invoice Date and on or before today’s date. | The date of the shipping bill specified on the invoice is prior to the date mentioned on the invoice. The invoice date must be before the date of the shipping bill. | Change the date of the shipping bill to the date after the invoice date. |
| RET191179 – The Place of supply and state code of the Supplier should be different for Inter-State supply. | The place of supply for all the B2C large invoices and B2B invoices is specified in the JSON file which is present next to the ‘POS’ words. For all inter-state supply, the place of supply must be different from the state in comparison to the supplier. For all the intra-state supply, the place of supply must be same as the state. | Check whether the state code is correct or not. During the collection of IGST, check that the POS code varies from the state of the supplier. Make sure that the POS code matches the state of the supplier when SGST and CGST is collected. |
| RET191205 – Tax amounts are not in line with the taxable value and the declared tax rate(Tax rate percentage). Please edit the tax amount or taxable value | Such error comes in two cases- 1. For the data that has been already uploaded but not before 22nd February 2018. 2. For the uploads that have been made after 22nd February 2018. | The taxable value requires to be rounded upto 2 decimal place |
| RET291190 – Checksum mismatch. Unable to process. | As per the GSTN, the GSTR-2 form is being saved with old data. | Download the GSTR-2A form after rectification and save it once again. |
| RET291107 – Invoice No.(s) 1 already exist in GSTR 1 or 5 of 072017 | As per the GSTN, the invoice number must be changed because that invoice number has been used somewhere else by the supplier. ITC can also be claimed. | The invoice number must be modified and then have to be uploaded again. |
| RET291109 – The GSTIN of the supplier is invalid. | The GSTIN number of the supplier is mentioned in the invoice is wrong. | Correct GSTIN number of the supplier must be entered correctly. |
| RET291106 – Error in Json structure validation | The GSTN is not able to recognize the JSON file that has been uploaded or there might also be structural errors in the uploaded JSON file. | The GSTIN number must be mandatory specified in the JSON file. The latest and correct JSON file must be uploaded in the correct GSTIN of the GST Portal. |
| RET291252 – Receiver is not allowed to accept modified invoices/notes. | As per the GSTN, there was a modification done in the invoice and then it was accepted. But the GSTN do not accept the modified invoice immediately. | If the values of the supplier has to be accepted then- 1. Visit GSTN. 2. Reject the invoice. 3. Upload it once again. |
| RET291206 – Invalid Eligibility type. | This error occurs when the Place of Supply is changed in the invoice. | – |
| RET291241 – Invalid UQC value | The entry in the UQC value is not acceptable. UQC is accepted by GSTN only from the recommended list. | The UQC must be uploaded according to the list and have to be uploaded again. |
| RET291113 – Date is invalid. Date of the invoice is prior to the date of registration of the receiver. | If the invoice date is before the registration of GST date. | Make changes in the date and then upload it again. |
| RET291119 – Duplicate invoice XXX found in the payload. Please correct it. | – | – |
| RET291240 – If PoS and Receiver States are Different then Eligibility Should be None. | According to the law, the ITC cannot be claimed if the place of supply specified in the invoice is different from GSTIN state. | ITC details can be modified and uploaded again. If anyone wants to claim the ITC then a new purchase invoice must be added along with the state as a place of supply. Make sure that different invoice number must be used. |
| RET291131 – Date is Invalid. Date of the invoice cannot exceed the current tax period and be older than 18 months | When the date of the purchase invoice is not in the return period. For instance, if a GSTR-2 form is filed for July then the date must be between 1st July and 31st July. | Make sure that the purchase invoice date is in the return time period. |
| RET291114 – Date is invalid. Date of the invoice is prior to the date of registration of the supplier | The invoice date is before the registration of GST date by the supplier. | Make changes in the date and then upload it again. |
| RET191112 – Invoice type can be SEWP/SEWOP only when either supplier or receiver is SEZ | The GSTIN Type of the supplier or received must be SEZ. | The SEZ supplies with or without payment have to opt in the invoice entry if the GSTIN is under SEZ |
| RET191111 – Invoice No. XXXX already exist in GSTR1 of supplier for the return period XX-XXXX. Do enter the correct invoice number. | The details of the invoice that has been entered are already present in the GSTR return that was filed earlier. | If the invoice is already present in GSTR-1, then the same invoice cannot be updated in the same FY to other suppliers. |
| RET191151 – Do enter the correct invoice date for credit/debit transaction that matches with the original invoice date. | The original invoice date mentioned in credit/ debit transactions does not match the actual invoice date. | The correct invoice date in credit/debit transaction must me mentioned |
| ITC0491649 – Original Challan No. XXXX does not exist in the Database. Not filed in previous Return Period or current Return Period as part of Table 4 for Return type: ITC-04 | The challan details of the items that has been sent to Job worker from the manufacturer is not found. | The original challan number of the job worker to manufacture will only be identified if the challan of the manufacturer to Job work Delivery is available in the portal. |
| ITC0491650 – Original Challan date is invalid. The date is applicable only on or after 1st July 2017 and post Registration date | The challan date mentioned is before 1st July 2018 or the not allowed GST registration. | The actual challan date of the job worker to the manufacturer is on or after 1st July 2017 or after GST registration date |
| RET291170 – IGST Amount is invalid. Unable to process. | Wrong tax type has been selected. | It is mandatory to mention the CGST and SGST in spite of the IGST for the intrastate transaction. |
| RET191181 – Do select the correct invoice type that matches with the invoice type in CDNUR | The transaction type is not chosen for the entered CR/DB note. | B2CL must be selected in the CR/DB note entry. |
| RET291211 – Mismatch with the number of items. | TThe GSTR-2 tax amount that is calculated in the SGST and CGST must be the same as the total tax in ITC. | Eligible ITC tax value are not similar |
