Filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B Returns: Errors & Resolutions
This topic will take you through some of the issues that might occur while preparing your returns using the GST Offline Tool or while filing your returns on the GST portal.
GSTR-1
The following is a list of errors that may occur with respect to filing GSTR-1 and the corresponding resolutions/workarounds.
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Unable to enter data or modify the uploaded invoices in the GST portal. A message appears stating that you have crossed the invoice limit of invoices for a particular table (for example, B), and you have to download the invoices to the GST Offline Tool.
Workaround: If you have more than 500 invoices in a particular table (for example, B2B), you have to:
- Download the invoice data from the portal.
- View it in the GST Offline Tool and make the required modifications.
- Generate a fresh JSON from the GST Offline Tool.
- Re-upload your data to the GST portal.
In the Prepare Online section, the invoice count does not get refreshed after I add the invoice details. - Click the Generate Summary button that appears at the bottom of the GSTR-1 online form, to refresh the invoice count and values.
I am not able to work on the Offline Utility tool of GSTR- and I do not have Internet Explorer on my computer. What should I do?
You can use Chrome to open the offline utility tool. Download Chrome and make it your default browser.
In HSN Summary the complete description is not appearing.
As per GST, you can view only up to 30 characters of HSN description in GSTR-1. Hence, only the first 30 characters of the HSN description will appear in the HSN Summary.
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When the combination of HSN code and its description is not unique, an error appears on the GST Offline Tool and GST portal.
This issue may occur when multiple UQCs are being used for a single HSN, and HSN Code - HSN Description combination is not unique for each UQC for a given HSN code.
Workaround: If you have used multiple UQCs for a single HSN, you have to modify the descriptions and keep the HSN Code - HSN Description combination unique for each UQC for a given HSN code. You can do this by importing the Excel sheet or CSV file in the offline tool.
Other issues of GSTR-1 tool
Error: System Failure while uploading B & CDNR invoices.
We have noted this query and reported the same to the GSTN team for a possible resolution.
Refund vouchers are not supported on the GST portal and the GST Offline Tool. How do I upload the invoices?
We have noted this query and reported the same to the GSTN team for a possible resolution.
Sale or purchase transactions involving e-commerce operators are not supported on the GST portal. How do I upload the invoices?
The e-commerce transactions are not accepted as B2B transactions in the portal. You need to record the sales transactions by selecting Sales to consumer as the nature of transaction, to view it under B2C.
I cannot enter negative quantities in the HSN Summary in the GST Offline Tool. However, I can enter negative values.
We have noted this issue and reported the same to the GSTN team for a possible resolution.
Workaround: You have to manually enter the negative quantities in the HSN Summary on the portal.
GSTR-3B
The following is a list of errors that may occur with respect to filing GSTR-3B and the corresponding resolutions/workarounds.