Reasons for Rejection of e-Invoice and Resolutions
NIC has published the following error codes, error message, the reasons for the errors and the corresponding resolutions to help you resolve errors faced during e-Invoice upload to the NIC portal.
If the error message is not available here, check the page published by NIC https://einv-apisandbox.nic.in/api-error-codes-list.html
Most Frequent Errors/Rejections
Resolution for Inactive GSTIN/UIN
Sometimes, when you try to upload vouchers to e-Invoice portal, it gets rejected by the portal with reason as cancelled, inactive or suspended GSTIN/UIN. When a party’s GSTIN is inactive, you’ll need to convert the voucher from B2B to B2C.
If there are many vouchers for the same party, handling each one individually can be time-consuming.
From TallyPrime Release 5.1, you can easily identify such vouchers in the Rejected by e-Invoice System section, where inactive GSTINs are grouped separately. You can then select multiple vouchers at once and convert them from B2B to B2C.
Let’s go through the steps to manage a rejected voucher due to an inactive GSTIN/UIN.
- Press Alt+G (Go To) > type or select e-Invoice.
- Drill down from Rejected by e-Invoice System.
In TallyPrime release 5.1 onwards you will find separate grouping of Inactive GSTIN/UIN for easy identification - Select one or more vouchers using Spacebar.
- Press Alt+V (Convert to B2C)
TallyPrime will convert the vouchers from B2B to B2C. Now as you convert voucher to B2C, you don’t need to upload to e-Invoice portal.
Understanding Rejection Terms: TallyPrime vs e-Invoice
As the rejection messages are based on GSTIN, the terminologies in TallyPrime vary in some instances. Hence, we have provided a table to facilitate a better understanding between TallyPrime and e-Invoice terminology.
e-Invoice Terminology | TallyPrimeTerminology | Length |
Field Location | Bill from place (Rel 2.1) & Invoice bill from place (Rel 3.0) – F11:Company Feature | 3 to 50 (Alpha) |
Field Document Number | Invoice Number / Voucher Number | 16 (Alpha-Numeric) with / or – |
State Field is Required | For all Invoices – its company State field (F11:Company Features> Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST) > Check State in Bill from place) | |
For specific Invoice – its Party (Party Details / Consignee Details using Ctrl+I (More Details or Dispatch From Details section under e-Invoice Details using Ctrl+I (More Details) | ||
Field Address 1 | For All invoices – its company addresses | Address 1 – 1 to 100 (Alpha Numeric) |
Field Address 2 | For specific Invoices – Its Party master – Check ledger master or party details for buyer and consignee – 1st Line / 2 refers to 2nd line | Address 2 – 3 to 100 (Alpha Numeric) |
Field Legal Name | For all transactions – its company: Mailing Name | 3 to 100 (Alpha Numeric) |
For specific Invoice – Its Party: Mailing Name | ||
Field Product Description | Stock Item name | 3 to 100 (Alpha Numeric) |
Field POS | Place of Supply – In party details/supplementary details check Place of Supply | |
Recipient Pin Code | Buyer PIN code – Check party master or party details screens with PIN code | 6 digits |
Recipient should be SEZ | Buyer details – Registration type should be SEZ | |
State code does not match | For All Transactions – State name is not selected in the list in F11:Company Features | |
For specific Invoices – State name is not selected properly in Party details / Place of supply | ||
GSTIN is inactive or cancelled | Verify GSTIN status / If cancelled or inactive Registration type should be Unregister & e-Invoice Not required |
Error Message/Scenario | Reason for Error | Resolution |
IRN is already generated and registered with GSTN Lookup Portal by other IRP
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You can perform Get IRN from TallyPrime to connect to only the einvoice1 portal. In case you have manually generated IRN on the einvoice2 portal (e-invoice2.gst.gov.in), you will not be able to perform Get IRN/cancellation from TallyPrime. |
You can perform one of the following:
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The field Location must be a string with a minimum length of 3 and a maximum length of 50 | Location is not as per the required format |
The field Location refers to the Invoice bill from place set under the GST Details of the F11 (Company Features). You can check it on the following path: F11 (Company Feature) > Enable Goods and Service Tax (GST) > GST Details. If the Invoice bill from place is lesser than 3 characters or greater than 50 characters, then the vouchers get rejected by the e-Invoice system. Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers. If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then follow the steps given below:
If you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 and earlier, then the vouchers will be found in the Missing/Invalid Information section. You need to ensure that Invoice bill from place is specified in the required format. |
The field document number must match the expression'((a-zA-Z1-9)(1)(a-zA-Z0-9/-)(0,15))$’ (or) The document number doesn’t match with regular expression |
Document Number is not as per the required format |
Document Number references to the Voucher No. enter during voucher creation. A Document Number must fulfill the following criteria:
Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers. If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then follow the steps given below:
If you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 and earlier, then the vouchers will be found in the Information required for e-Invoice not provided section. You need to ensure that the document number is correct. |
The Document date should not be a future date. |
The Document Date specified is of future Date |
e-Invoice generated for future day that is, not equal to the current date. Check the Document date that is being passed and it should not be of a date greater than today’s date. |
The State field is required | State code is not specified |
State code refers to the State selected under F11 (Company Features) or in the ledger of the party for which the invoice is recorded. When you do not specify the State, you will not be be able to generate an e-Invoice. You can check the State on the following paths:
Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers. If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then follow the steps given below:
If you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 and earlier, then the vouchers will be found in the Mismatch due to tax amount modified in voucher section. You need to ensure that the State is selected under F11 (Company Features) and the ledger created for the party. |
The field Address 1 must be a string with a minimum length of 1 and maximum length of 100 | Address 1/Address 2 is not as per the required format |
The maximum length of address allowed is 200 characters (100 against address line 1 and 100 against address line 2). Tally will combine and incorporate the maximum possible characters in first and second address lines (after truncating to nearest word). However, if address is beyond 200 characters it will get rejected by NIC. Hence ensure the Party masters and Company dispatch address and in accordance with this. Please remove any additional information (Ex: Contact person name / phone / e-mail etc. mentioned as part of address.) that is not relevant or is not a property of address. |
The field Address 2 must be a string with a minimum length of 3 and maximum length of 100 | ||
The pin code does not match with state code of supplier | The available PIN Code XXX of Buyer does not belong to his/her State |
Consider that you have selected a state in the party ledger but specified the Pincode of another state. In such cases, the e-Invoice will not get generated. Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers. If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then follow the steps given below:
If you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 and earlier, then the vouchers will be found in the Information required for e-Invoice not provided section. You need to ensure that the State and Pincode specified in the party ledger match. |
The JSON value could not be converted to System.Nullable`1[System.Int32]. Path: $.Data.EwbDtls.Distance | LineNumber: 0 | BytePositionInLine: 1969 | The entered Pin to Pin Distance is invalid |
This message is shown when both e-Invoice and e-Way Bill is generated. The distance provided in e-Way Bill details is invalid. Please check https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/Others/P2PDistance.aspx to validate the proper Distance |
The field Legal Name must be a String with a minimum length of 3 and maximum length of 100 | The field Legal Name is not as per the required format |
Legal Name is the Entity registered Business with a specific Name. Under Mailing Name, ensure the Legal Name of the Business is provided to captured and should hold Min 3 to max 100 characters. |
The field Transport document number must match the regular expression | Transporter Document Number is not as per the required format |
Transporter document number in the e-Way Bill Details should follow the below validation
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The field rounding off amount must be between 99 and -99 |
Reason1 : Ledger type is selected as “Invoice Rounding” in expenses, sales ledger or duty ledger, selected under expenses or sales, where enabled the option invoice rounding and accepted, later changed to the duty ledger. Reason2 : This error even occurs in vouchers, where round-off is not used. The reason for this could be in any of the ledgers used in the invoice type of ledger would have been chosen as Invoice rounding. This could be in the party, sales, or additional ledger |
Reason1 Alter the expense and sales ledger
Alter the duty ledger
Reason2
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The field Product Description must be a String with a minimum length of 3 and the maximum length of 300 |
The Stock item name is not as per the required format |
Stock item Name is the product, which is dealt with for any Business, ensure the stock item Name provided should hold Min 3 to max 100 characters. |
Recipient cannot be SEZ for – {0} transaction |
SEZ GSTIN has been passed as GSTIN in Recipient details for the specified type of transaction |
Only the Registration type is configured as Regular, however, its being SEZ party – party type should be configured ie., in the party master alteration > enable set/alter GST details > Under Party type select “SEZ” |
Duplicate IRN |
You might be attempting to create an IRN that is already generated. |
When trying to generate an e-invoice, you will receive a duplicate IRN if the IRN number has already been generated, cancelled, and repassed with another entry in the same cancelled voucher or with a previous voucher number with a new invoice. Say for Voucher No 1, you have generated an e-invoice, which you have cancelled later. If you are now generating an e-invoice for another voucher with the same voucher number, you will be prompted with a duplicate IRN error. In this case, record the new voucher with a separate voucher number. Also, remove the IRN from the e-invoice details and then generate the e-invoice through the new voucher.
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The HSN – {0} does not belong to Goods |
The provided HSN Code is not a valid HSN code for Goods. |
In a ledger or stock item, when the Type of Supply is selected as Goods, but the HSN/SAC belongs to Service, the e-Invoice with the ledger does not get generated. Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers.
Verify the details from below link: |
The HSN – {0} does not belong to Service |
The provided SAC Code is not a valid SAC code for Services. |
In a ledger or stock item, when the Type of Supply is selected as Service, but the HSN/SAC belongs to Goods, the e-Invoice with the ledger does not get generated. Here’s how to resolve the error in such vouchers.
Verify the details from below link |
e-Way Bill Errors
Error Message | Reason for Error | Resolution | Error Code |
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The distance between the pincodes given is too high or low. |
The provided distance is incorrect. A difference of +/- 10% is allowed, and distance must fall within that range. |
If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then you can navigate to the link for the calculation of the distance from within the product.
You will be redirected to the portal on which you can calculate the distance between the pincodes. However, if you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 or earlier, then you can open the following link on a browser and calculate the distance between the pincodes: |
4013 |
The distance between the pincodes given is too high |
The provided distance is incorrect. A difference of +/- 10% is allowed, and distance must fall within that range. |
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If you are using TallyPrime Release 3.0 and later, then you can navigate to the link for the calculation of the distance from within the product.
You will be redirected to the portal on which you can calculate the distance between the pincodes. However, if you are using TallyPrime Release 2.1 or earlier, then you can open the following link on a browser and calculate the distance between the pincodes: https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/Others/P2PDistance.aspx 4038 |
Invoice Errors
Error Message | Reason for Error | Resolution | Error Code |
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Error while validating invoice |
The request JSON payload is not as per the currently used e-Invoice request schema |
Please refer to the API developer portal for details |
2140 |
Error while cancelling invoice |
Some unexpected error has occurred while cancelling the e-Invoice |
Please check the request payload and header and try again. If issue is unresolved, contact helpdesk with complete details of the request. |
2141 |
Invoice does not belongs to the user GSTIN |
User is attempting to perform some operations on IRN which does not belong to the currently logged in user |
Certain operations cannot be carried out on other’s IRNs, such as cancellation |
2143 |
Unable to create IRN, Pls. try after some time |
Due to some unexpected scenario, IRN could not be generated at the moment |
Please try after some time. If issue persists, contact helpdesk with complete details of the issue |
2146 |
Unable to sign invoice, Pl try after some time |
Some unexpected error has occurred while signing the Invoice |
Please try after some time. If issue persists, contact helpdesk with complete details of the issue |
2147 |
Requested IRN data is not available |
User is trying to do some operation on an IRN which is not available in the eInvoice system |
Please check whether IRN is correct or the operation is being carried out within permitted time duration. |
2148 |
IRN details are not found |
When trying to Get IRN info, this error is received when user has changed either Doc number, Doc Date and Doc Type post generating the IRN. |
Don’t fire the same request simultaneously. This results in one request giving the error as ‘Duplicate IRN request’. Best way to avoid firing of IRN request repeatedly for the same request, is update in your system with IRN number when the response comes back. Next time check the IRN, if it is not there, then fire for IRN. |
2154 |
Supplier GSTIN is required |
Request payload dos not have supplier GSTIN |
Supplier GSTIN is mandatory |
2155 |
Invalid format – fromDate(The correct format is dd/MM/yyyy) |
User is passing wrong date format for fromDate |
Date format should be in dd/MM/yyyy. Please refer to the request JSON schema |
2156 |
Invalid format – toDate (The correct format is dd/MM/yyyy) |
User is passing wrong date format for toDate |
Date format should be in dd/MM/yyyy. Please refer to the request JSON schema |
2157 |
Invalid value for reverse charge applicable field |
Invalid value has been sent for the attribute to pass whether reverse charge applicable |
Please refer to the request JSON schema |
2159 |
Reverse Charge is not applicable for this transaction |
Trying to set ‘Reverse Charges applicable’ for transactions other than B2B transaction |
Check the ‘Reverse Charges Applicable’ parameter as per the current type of transaction |
2162 |
The document date should not be future date. |
Attempting to set future date for the document date |
Check the document date being passed |
2163 |
Request for IRN is neither from supplier GSTIN or e-Commerce GSTIN |
Logged in user GSTIN does not match with either the supplier GSTIN or eCommerce GSTIN |
If a supplier is registering the invoice, GSTIN passed in the request header should match with the supplier GSTIN. If an eCommerce operator is registering the invoice, GSTIN in header should match with the eCommerce operator’s GSTIN in the request payload |
2169 |
For Intra-state transaction, IGST amount is not applicable; only CGST and SGST amounts are applicable |
IGST amount is being passed for Intra State transaction where as CGST and SGST are applicable. |
Please check the applicable taxes for current transaction. If the State code of Point of Supply (POS) of recipient is same is state code of Supplier, then CSGT and SGST applies. However, under exception circumstances as per rule if IGST is applicable for intrastate transaction, then pass the ‘IGST_on_IntraState_Supply’ flag as ‘Y’ with IGST value so that system can process your request. |
2172 |
You have exceeded the limit of number of items |
User has passed the requests payload with more number of items |
Please check the number of line items being passed. Please refer to the specific API for large number of items. If limit for that API is also exceeded, contact helpdesk with invoice details |
2173 |
For inter-state transaction, CGST and SGST amounts are not applicable; only IGST amount is applicable |
CGST and SGST taxes are being passed for inter state transactions |
Please check the applicable taxes for current transaction. If the State code of Point of Supply (POS) of recipient is different than the state code of Supplier, then IGST applies. Pl check the details. |
2174 |
HSN code(s)-{0} is invalid |
Wrong HSN code is being passed |
Pl check the HSN code being passed and cross-check the correctness of HSN code on e-invoice portal. Still, if you feel it is correct, then please send the details to the helpdesk for verification at e-invoice system side. Verify the details from below link |
2176 |
Unit Quantity Code(s)-{0} is/are not as per master |
Invalid unit code has been passed |
Please pass the correct unit code as per the master provided for e-invoice. Check the correct unit code in the portal under Search > Master codes. If the unit code is not matching with your required unit, you may have to convert unit to one existing in the master list of unit code. |
2177 |
Taxable value of all items is not equal to total taxable value |
Sum of taxable amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level taxable amount. |
Please check the request payload for the taxable value validation. Total Taxable Value = Taxable value of all line items |
2182 |
SGST value of all items is not equal to total SGST Value |
Sum of SGST amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level SGST amount |
Please check the request payload for the SGST value validation. |
2183 |
CGST value of all items must be equal to total CGST value |
Sum of CGST amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level CGST amount |
Please check the request payload for the CGST value validation. |
2184 |
IGST value of all items must be equal to total IGST Value |
Sum of IGST amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level IGST amount |
Please check the request payload for the IGST value validation. |
2185 |
Cess value of all items must be equal to total Cess Value |
Sum of Cess amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level Cess amount |
Please check the request payload for the Cess value validation. |
2186 |
State Cess Value of all items must be equal to total State CessValue |
Sum of State Cess amounts of all items should be equal to invoice level State Cess amount |
Please check the request payload for the State Cess value validation. |
2187 |
Total Invoice Value is not matching with calculated value |
Invoice level total value has not been calculated as per the passed values. |
Invoice level total value is equal to totals of all the total item value plus other charges minus discount with tolerance limit of +/- One. Pl refer to the validations in sandbox portal. |
2189 |
TotAmt value should be equal to (Qty * UnitPrice) for HSN {0} |
Total amount for the specified item is incorrect |
Item level total amount should be the product of quantity and unit price |
2192 |
For Sl. No. {0}, Taxable Value (AssAmt) value is not equal to (TotAmt – Discount) |
Incorrect assessable amount is passed for the specified item. |
For the specific item, assessable amount should be arrived at by deducting discount from total amount |
2193 |
For Sl. No {0}, Total item value does not match with taxable and tax values of that item |
Total item value passed is incorrect. |
Total item value should be sum of assessable value, all tax and cess values, other charges with tolerance limit of +/- One. Please refer to the validations in the portal. |
2194 |
e-Commerce GSTIN is not registered as TCS-GSTIN |
The eCommerce GSTIN passed does not belong to the type Tax Collector |
Please check the GSTIN type at the common portal. If it is TCS in common portal still it is showing the error, contact the helpdesk with GSTIN details |
2195 |
State code {0} is invalid for dispatch details or ship details |
Wrong state code is passed in dispatch or ship details |
Please refer to the state codes in the portal at Search -> Master Codes |
2200 |
Invalid Port Code |
Wrong port code is passed in dispatch or ship details |
Please refer to the port codes in the portal at Search -> Master Codes |
2201 |
Invalid Country Code |
Wrong country code is passed in dispatch or ship details |
Please refer to the country codes in the portal at Search -> Master Codes |
2202 |
Invalid Foreign Currency |
Wrong foreign currency code is passed in dispatch or ship details |
Please refer to the foreign currency codes in the portal at Search -> Master Codes |
2203 |
Supplier and recipient GSTIN should not be the same. |
Same GSTIN has been passed for Supplier and Buyer GSTIN. |
Self generated Invoice are not allowed for e-invoice generation. |
2211 |
The recipient GSTIN cannot be URP for supply type {0} |
Un Registered Person (URP) is passed wrongly for B2B type of transaction. |
For this type of transaction, actual GSTIN needs to be passed. |
2212 |
The supplier GSTIN cannot be URP |
URP has been set as the Supplier GSTIN |
Supplier GSTIN can not be URP |
2213 |
The date must be lesser or equal to todays date (or) please check the date format |
Date is passed which is not in the expected range |
Date passed should be of today or yesterday |
2218 |
The from date should be equal or earlier than the to date |
From date is set as future date |
From date can not be future date |
2219 |
Incorrect date format in document details |
Document date format is wrong |
Provide the document date in the format dd/MM/yyyy |
2225 |
For Sl. No {0}, SGST and CGST amounts are not equal |
For the specified item, CGST and SGST amounts are not equal |
CGST and SGST amounts should be same for the specified item. |
2227 |
Item list cannot be empty |
There are no items in the item list |
There should be at least one item in the item list |
2228 |
This IRN cannot be cancelled because e-way bill has been generated , you can cancel e-way bill and then try cancelling IRN |
User has tempted to cancel an IRN which has an active E Way Bill |
IRN can not be cancelled unless the associated E Way Bill is cancelled. Cancel the E Way Bill first and then cancel the IRN |
2230 |
Cannot generate e-Invoice as the supplier GSTIN – {0} is SEZ |
SEZ GSTIN user is trying to generate the eInvoice |
eInvoice is not applicable for SEZ supplier |
2231 |
POS is incorrect for {0} transaction |
POS is sent other than 96 for the specified type of transaction |
Send Other Country code (96) for POS state code for the specified transaction type |
2232 |
Duplicate SI numbers are not allowed in line items |
Duplicate serial number for the items has been sent in the item list. |
The serial number of the items in the item list should be unique in an invoice. |
2233 |
For Sl. No {0}, SGST and CGST amount passed does not match with taxable value and tax rate |
Wrong SGST and CGST amounts are passed for the specified item in the item list. |
Correct values for the SGST and CGST amounts have to be passed. SGST and CGST values should be equal to [taxable value X tax rate / 2] for that line item with tolerance limit of +/- One. |
2234 |
For Sl. No {0}, IGST amount passed is not matching with taxable value and tax rate |
Wrong IGST amount is passed for the specified item in the item list. |
Correct value for the IGST amount has to be passed. IGST value should be equal to [taxable value X tax rate] for that line item with tolerance limit of +/- One. |
2235 |
For Sl. No {0}, Quantity is not passed |
Value for quantity is missing for the specified item in the item list |
Send the quantity for the specified item |
2238 |
For Sl. No {0}, Unit Quantity Code (UQC) is not passed |
Value for unit is missing for the specified item in the item list |
Send the value for unit for the specified item |
2239 |
For Sl. No {0}, GST rate of tax is incorrect or not as notified |
Wrong GST rate is passed for the specified item in the item list. |
Correct value for the GST rate has to be passed. Standard tax Rates are 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 18, 28 |
2240 |
Recipient POS is incorrect for transaction type {0} |
For the specified type of transaction, POS passed is 96 – Other Country |
For the specified transaction type, POS can not be 96, pass a valid state code. Please refer to the State Codes in the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2242 |
POS code is invalid |
Invalid State code has been passed for the POS |
Pass correct State code for POS. Please refer to the State Codes in the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2243 |
Recipient pincode is not provided for the transaction – {0} |
Recipient PIN code is missing for the specified transaction type. |
For the specified type of transaction, PIN code is mandatory under Recipient details. |
2244 |
Recipient should be SEZ for transaction {0} |
Non SEZ GSTIN has been passed as the GSTIN in Recipient details for the given type of transaction. |
For the given type of transaction GSTIN in Recipient details should be of SEZ |
2247 |
Recipient has to be URP in case of Export transactions |
In case of export, Recipient GSTIN has not been set to ‘URP’ |
In case of export , GSTIN in Recipient details should be ‘URP’ |
2248 |
Combination of goods and service items are not allowed for inter state transaction with POS same as the supplier state |
Items list has entries for both goods and services for inter state transaction |
Items of both goods and services are not allowed in same invoice for inter state transaction |
2249 |
Requested Payload is empty |
Empty payload is received |
Pass proper payload in the request |
2255 |
Invalid Signature |
The data is altered or improper public key is used for verification of the signed content |
Make sure that the correct public key is used for verification of the signed content. The public keys are available for download from the portal, which are used in specific time periods. |
2256 |
Supplier GSTIN state code does not match with the state code passed in supplier details |
The state code passed and first two digits of the GSTIN passed in the Supplier details do not match |
In the Supplier details, first two digits of the GSTIN should match the state code passed. Tally maps the State code against each state internally. In case user has created any state manually and are used, the said error triggers. Select the State from the given list of States. |
2258 |
Invalid supplier state code |
State code passed in the Supplier Details is incorrect |
Pass the correct State code in the Supplier Details. For State code master, visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2259 |
The recipient state code is invalid |
State code passed in the Recipient Details is incorrect |
Pass the correct State code in the Recipient Details. For State code master, visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2260 |
The recipient state code is incorrect for {0} transaction |
State code under Recipient Details is sent other than 96, for the specified type of transaction |
Send Other Country code (96) for State code under Recipient Details, for the specified transaction type |
2261 |
For Intra-state supply, IGST cannot be charged |
IGSTonIntra value is set as ‘Y’ but different state codes are mentioned under Supplier Details and POS |
When IGSTonIntra value is set as ‘Y’, it should be an intra state transaction and hence State code under Supplier Details should be same as POS under Recipient Details |
2262 |
Recipient GSTIN state code does not match with the state code passed in recipient details |
The state code passed and first two digits of the GSTIN passed in the Recipient details do not match. |
In the Recipient details, first two digits of the GSTIN should match the state code passed. Tally maps the State Code against each state internally. In case user has created any state manually and are used, the said error triggers. Select the State from the given list of States. |
2265 |
For Sl. No {0}, Cess amount passed does not match with the calculated value |
Incorrect Cess amount is passed for the specified line item |
Correct Cess amount may be passed for the specified line item |
2266 |
For Sl. No {0}, State Cess amount passed is not as per calculated value |
Incorrect State Cess amount is passed for the specified line item |
Correct State Cess amount may be passed for the specified line item |
2267 |
IGST on instra state supply is not applicable to export/SEZ transactions |
IGSTonIntra has been set for export and SEZ transactions |
IGSTonIntra value can not be ‘Y’ for export and SEZ transactions |
2268 |
Recipient state code is incorrect for transaction type {0} |
For the specified type of transaction, State code in Recipient Details passed is 96 – Other Country |
For the specified transaction type, State code passed in Recipient details can not be 96, pass a valid state code. Please refer to the State Codes in the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2269 |
The allowed cancellation time limit is crossed, you cannot cancel the IRN |
Attempted to cancel the IRN after the time limit |
IRN can be cancelled only within the time limit |
2270 |
SHIP TO – state code is not valid statecode for B2B, SEZ and Deemed Export transactions |
Invalid State code is passed under Ship To details for B2B, SEZ and Deemed export transaction |
Correct state code should be passed under Ship To Details for B2B, SEZ and Deemed export transactions. For valid State codes, may visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2271 |
SHIP TO – PIN code cannot be 999999 for B2B, SEZ and Deemed Export transactions |
PIN code under ShipTo Details has been passed as 999999 for B2B, SEZ and Deemed Export transactions |
Correct PIN code should be passed under Ship To Details for B2B, SEZ and Deemed export transactions. For valid PIN codes, may visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2272 |
Dispatch from PIN code cannot be 999999 |
PIN code under Dispatch From Details has been passed as 999999 for B2B, SEZ and Deemed Export transactions |
Correct PIN code should be passed under Dispatch From Details for B2B, SEZ and Deemed export transactions. For valid PIN codes, may visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2273 |
Recipient PIN code cannot be 999999 for {0} transaction. |
PIN code under Recipient Details has been passed as 999999 for specified type of transactions |
Correct PIN code should be passed under Recipient Details for specified type of transactions. For valid PIN codes, may visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2274 |
Recipient PIN code should be 999999 for Direct Export |
PIN code under Recipient Details has been passed as other than 999999 for specified type of transactions |
999999 as PIN code should be passed under Recipient Details for specified type of transactions. |
2275 |
Supplier PIN code cannot be 999999 |
PIN code under Supplier Details has been passed as 999999 |
Correct PIN code should be passed under Supplier Details. For valid PIN codes, may visit the portal under Search -> Master Codes |
2276 |
E-Commerce Opertaor has to pass supplier GSTIN in header to cancel the IRN |
in header, supplier GSTIN is missing while eCommerce operator is cancelling the IRN |
While eCommerce operator is cancelling the IRN, Supplier GSTIN should be passed in the request header |
2277 |
IRN details cannot be provided as it is generated more than {0} days prior |
When trying to Get IRN info, this error is received when user has tried getting IRN info after 3 days. Note: Currently e-Invoice support for getting IRN info is limited to 3 days from day of Generation. This can be changed by NIC in the future. |
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2283 |
GSTIN -{0} is invalid. |
Recipient GSTIN is invalid or does not exist in e-invoice system |
Check the correctness of the GSTIN. If you are sure that it is valid, Pl use the ‘Sync GSTIN from GST CP’ API to get it pulled from the GST Portal. If it is available in GST portal, it will return you with the details. If you get the details, then you can re-fire your request to generate the IRN. If you are not able to verify through API, you can go to einvocie1.gst.gov.in portal and use the ‘Tax Payer / GSTIN’ option in search menu to check the status manually from GST Portal and use ‘Update’ button to get it updated from GST Common Portal. If you are satisfied with result, you can re-fire the request. |
3028 |
Vital Errors
Error Message | Reason for Error | Resolution | Error Code |
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Invalid Token |
1. Token has expired 2. While calling other APIs, wrong GSTIN / User Id/ Token passed in the request header |
1. Token is valid for 6 hours , if it has expired, call the Auth. API again and get new token 2. Pass correct values for GSTIN, User Id and Auth Token in the request headers while calling APIs other than Auth API |
1005 |
Authentication failed. Pls. inform the helpdesk |
Wrong formation of request payload |
Prepare the request payload as per the API documentation |
1007 |
Invalid login credentials |
Either UserId or Password are wrong |
Pass the correct UserId and Password |
1008 |
Invalid Client-ID/Client-Secret |
Either the ClientId or the ClientSecret passed in the request header is wrong |
Pass the correct ClientId and the ClientSecret |
1010 |
Decryption of password failed |
Auth.API is not able to decrypt the password |
Use the correct public key for encrypting the password while calling the Auth API. The public key is sent by mail while providing the access to Production environment as well as available for download from the portal under API user management. This public key is different on Sandbox and Production and it is different from the one used for verification of the signed content.Refer to the developer portal for encryption method used and sample code. |
1013 |
Inactive User |
Status of the GSTIN is inactive or not enabled for E Invoice |
Please verify whether the GSTIN is active and enabled for E Invoice from the E Invoice portal |
1014 |
Invalid GSTIN for this user |
The GSTIN of the user who has generated the auth token is different from the GSTIN being passed in the request header |
Send the correct GSTIN in the header for APIs other than Auth API |
1015 |
Decryption of App Key failed |
Auth.API is not able to decrypt the password |
Use the correct public key for encrypting the appkey while calling the Auth API. The public key is sent by mail while providing the access to Production environment as well as available for download from the portal under API user management. This public key is different on Sandbox and Production and it is different from the one used for verification of the signed content.Refer to the developer portal for encryption method used and sample code. |
1016 |
Incorrect user id/User does not exists |
User id passed in request payload is incorrect |
Pass the correct user id. If not available, please log in to the portal using the main user id (the one without ‘ |
1017 |
Client Id is not mapped to this user |
The UserId is not mapped to the ClientId that is being sent as request header |
Please send the correct userId for the respective clientId. If using direct integration as well as through GSP or through multiple GSPs, please pass the correct set of ClientId |
1018 |
Incorrect Password |
Password is wrong |
Use the correct password, if forgotten, may use forgot password option in the portal |
1019 |
Password should contains atleast one upper case, one lower case, one number and one special characters like [%,$,#,@,_,!,*] |
Password being set is very simple |
Password should contains atleast one upper case, one lower case, one number and one special characters like [%,$, |
3003 |
This username is already registered. Please choose a different username. |
User id is already available in the system |
Use a different user id |
3004 |
Invalid Mobile Number |
The Mobile number provided is incorrect |
Provide the correct mobile number, Incase the number has changed, may update it in GSTN Common Portal and try after some time. If issue still persists, contact helpdesk with complete details of the issue. |
3006 |
You have exceeded the limit of creating sub-users |
The number of sub user creation limit is exceeded |
Up to 10 subusers for each of the main GSTIN and additional places of business can be created |
3007 |
Sub user exists for this user id |
There is already a subuser with the same user id is already created |
Use a different user id for the sub user creation |
3008 |
Mobile No. is blank for this GSTIN ..Pl use update from GST Common Portal option to get the mobile number, if updated in GST Common Portal. |
The GSTIN master data does not have mobile number in eInvoice System |
Please get the mobile number updated at the GSTN common portal |
3012 |
Sorry, your GSTIN is deregistered in GST Common Portal |
Attempting to use a GSTIN which is cancelled |
Please check the status of the GSTIN on the GSTN common portal. If it is active, contact the helpdesk with GSTIN details |
3015 |
There are no subusers for this gstin |
Some user action has failed due to internal server issue or unexpected user data |
Try after some time, if issue still persists, report to helpdesk with complete details of the issue |
3021 |
The New PassWord And Old PassWord Cannot Be Same |
While changing the password, new password can not be same as old password |
The New and Ols password should be different while changing the password |
3023 |
Change of password unsuccessfull,pls check the existing password |
Password could not be changed since the current password provided is incorrect |
Provide the correct current password while changing the password |
3024 |
Already This Account Has Been Freezed |
Trying to freeze an account which is already frozen |
You can freeze only active account |
3025 |
You are already registered Pl. use already created username and password to login to the system.If you have forgotten username or password,then use Forgot Username or Forgot Passowrd options to get the username and password!!” |
Attempting to create another account which is already created |
Use forgot password option to retrieve the user name or password in case currently not available |
3027 |
GSTIN is inactive or cancelled |
GSTIN is inactive or cancelled by department or tax payer . |
Check if the GSTN is correct. If yes, click the Sync GSTIN from GST CP API.
If you get the status as Active, then you can restart your request to generate the IRN. However, if GSTIN is still inactive due to business closure, you can change the said transactions as Sales to Unregistered/Consumer so that such transactions can participate in B2C table |
3029 |
Invalid Gstin |
GSTIN provided is incorrect |
Provide the correct GSTIN Verify the GSTIN using below link |
3030 |
Invalid User Name |
Attempting to login with wrong user id |
Use the correct user id |
3031 |
Enrolled Transporter not allowed this site |
The user who is not registered with GSTN but enrolled as transporter in E Way Bill portal is trying to login to eInvoice system |
This is not allowed |
3032 |
Your account has been Freezed as GSTIN is inactive |
User is trying to login with an account which is freezed since the GSTIN is not active |
Check the status of the GSTIN on the GSTN common portal. If active in common portal, report the same to helpdesk |
3033 |
Your account has been cancelled as GSTIN is inactive |
User is trying to login with an account which is cancelled since the GSTIN is not active |
Check the status of the GSTIN on the GSTN common portal. If active in common portal, report the same to helpdesk |
3034 |
Your account has been suspended as GSTIN is inactive |
User is trying to login with an account which is suspended since the GSTIN is not active |
Check the status of the GSTIN on the GSTN common portal. If active in common portal, report the same to helpdesk |
3035 |
Your account has been inactive |
Attempting to logging with a user id which is not active |
Check the status of the user id, if in freeze state, create a new account |
3036 |
CommonEnrolled Transporter not allowed this site |
A user with common enrolled opting is trying to use the eInvoice system |
eInvoice system can not be used by the GSTIN which has opted for common enrolment under E Way Bill |
3037 |
Invalid From Pincode or To Pincode |
PIN code passed is wrong |
Pass the correct PIN code. Check the PIN code on the portal using the below link https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/Others/MasterCodes Select Pincodes from the available radio buttons. |
3042 |
Something went wrong, please try again after sometime |
Attempting to carryout some on the system or passing some data which is not expected |
Please check the data or the operation which you have just performed. If issue still persists, please share the complete details to the helpdesk |
3043 |
This registration only for tax payers not GSP. |
The option is available for the the Taxpayers and not for GSPs |
This option is not available / applicable for GSP |
3044 |
Sorry you are not enabled for e-Invoicing System on Production. |
Ineligible taxpayer is trying to register for the eInvoice system |
In case the turnover is above 500crores in any of the financial years in GST regime, use the enrol option in eInvoice portal |
3046 |