How to Generate e-Invoice in GST?

E-invoice Error Codes 

Error Messages 

Reason for the Error 

Resolution/Fix 

2150 

Duplicate IRN 

You attempted to upload an invoice already registered with the IRP and the IRN is generated 

Refrain from placing the same request simultaneously. In order to avoid this situation, update your billing system with the IRN number when received. You can send the request again if you still need to receive the IRN 

2172 

For intrastate transaction IGST amounts is not applicable for item - {0} and Sl. No {1}, only CGST and SGST amounts are applicable 

The IGST entered amount for intra-state transactions instead of CGST and SGST 

Recheck the transaction's tax applicability. CGST and SGST are applicable if the state code of the recipient and supplier at the Point of Supply (POS) is the same. 

If IGST applies, enter the "IGST" amount and mark the intra-state transaction as "Y" in exceptional circumstances 

2176 

Invalid HSN code(s)-{0} 

The HSN code entered in the invoice is incorrect 

Recheck the HSN code on the portal. In case of further clarification send the HSN details to the helpdesk for verification 

2182 

Taxable value of all goods must be equal to the total taxable value 

The cumulative taxable amount doesn’t match the total taxable value of individual line items 

Evaluate whether 

the total taxable value is as same as the taxable value of all the individual line items in the uploaded invoice 

2189 

Invalid total invoice value 

The sum value of the invoice does not match the total of the individual line items. 

Recheck whether 

the cumulative value of the invoice equals the individual line items’ value. 

Upload the invoice after considering other charges and discounts with a tolerance limit of (+/-). 

2193 

AssAmt value equals the (TotAmt – Discount) for HSN – {0} and Sl. No {1} 

Incorrect assessable amount entered for a particular item 

Calculate the assessable value by lowering the discount of the total amount 

2194 

Invalid total item value for HSN – {0} and Sl. No {1}. 

Total item value entered is incorrect 

The cumulative item value is the sum of assessable value plus all taxes, cess and other charges. 

2211 

Supplier and recipient GSTIN should be different 

Same GSTIN for the supplier and buyer has been entered 

Avoid using self-generated invoices for e-invoice generation 

2212 

The GSTIN of the recipient cannot be URP for supply type {0} 

Invoices pertaining to Unregistered Persons is wrongly entered as a B2B transaction 

Enter the actual GSTIN 

2227 

The SGST and CGST amounts should be equal for HSN – {0} and Sl. No {1} 

The CGST and SGST amounts are not similar 

Ensure that CGST and SGST amounts are same for the specific item 

2233 

Duplicate SI numbers are not allowed in items 

Duplicate serial numbers were issued different items in the item list. 

Assign unique serial numbers for all items 

2234 

The SGST and CGST amounts for HSN – {0} and Sl. No {1} are invalid 

Incorrect SGST and CGST amounts were entered for a specified item 

Enter the correct amounts for SGST and CGST 

2235 

The IGST amount given with HSN -{0} and Sl. No {1} is invalid 

Wrong IGST amount is entered for a specific item in the list 

Ensure that correct SGST and CGST amount is passed.  

SGST and CGST values should be equal to [taxable value X tax rate / 2]. Note that there is a tolerance limit of +/- 1 

2240 

The GST rate for HSN -{0} and Sl. No {1} is invalid 

Incorrect GST rate was entered 

Enter the correct GST rate 

2244 

Recipient pin code  is mandatory for the transaction -{0} 

Recipient pin code is missing for the specific transaction 

Provide the correct recipient pin code 

2265 

Recipient GSTIN state code should be the same as the state code passed in recipient details 

The initial two digits and the state code of the GSTIN doesn’t match the details of the recipient 

Check the first two digits of the GSTIN match the state code, under the recipient details 

2275 

Recipient PIN code should be 999999 for direct export 

The PIN code added for recipient details should be 999999 

999999 should be entered for specific transactions 

3028 

No GSTIN present in the invoice system 

Recipient GSTIN is invalid or doesn’t exist in the e-invoice system 

Make sure the GSTIN is correct. If taxpayers are confident in its accuracy, select "Sync GSTIN from GST CP" API option. 

The GST portal lets you access your GSTIN: Once you have the information, you can send the IRN generation request again. 

API verification was unsuccessful: To manually verify the status, visit the einvocie1.gst.gov.in portal and select "Taxpayer/ GSTIN" from the search menu. 

3029 

GSTIN is not active 

The GSTIN is inactive/cancelled 

Make sure the GSTIN is correct. If taxpayer is confident in its accuracy, select the "Sync GSTIN from GST CP" API option. 

The GST portal lets you access your GSTIN: Once you have the information, you can send the IRN generation request again. 

API verification was unsuccessful: To manually verify the status, visit the einvocie1.gst.gov.in portal and select "Taxpayer/ GSTIN" from the search menu.