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The shipping pin code is incorrect on my e-invoice generated from BUSY. How can I fix this?

As per Government norms, once an E invoice is generated, it cannot be edited or modified the shipping pin code neither from BUSY not from E invoice portal. Further, if the E invoice is generated with incorrect information, You can be cancelled and then generated afresh.
In BUSY, we can cancel the E invoice bill with the invoice.
Please follow the below step to cancel E invoice bill from BUSY :-
Step 1: Go to transaction
Step 2: Click on required voucher type .
Step 3: Click on modify and open the invoice
Step 4: Press Ctrl+X shortcut to cancel invoice with E invoice and mention the remark for same.

I am unable to generate the e-invoice and e-way bill together on the same page. How can I resolve this?

To resolve the issue of not being able to generate the e-invoice and e-way bill together on the same page in BUSY, you can try the following steps:
1. Make sure you have the latest version of BUSY installed.
2. Check if you have entered all the required details correctly for both the e-invoice and e-way bill.
3. Ensure that there are no special characters or invalid characters in the document number or any other fields.
4. Try saving the party master details again and make sure all the necessary information is filled in correctly.
5. If the issue persists, contact the customer support team of BUSY for further assistance.

What is the process to follow when the e-invoice portal is down and I can't generate new e-invoices?

If E-invoice portal is down and you are not able to create E-invoice from BUSY. Then wait for sometime and then check if still same issue you can generate E-invoice file as a JSON and upload on portal. Please follow below mention steps for then JSON file generation:-
Step 1:- Create Invoice and press Yes for E-invoice generation
Step 2:- Select JSON instead of Automatic
Step 3:- Define path where the file get save
Step 4:- Login E-way bill portal
Step 5:- Select E-invoice portal and upload JSON file in bulk Generation option
Step 6:- Your E-invoice will generate. Take print

I am getting an error related to HSN code length while generating e-invoices. How can I resolve this?

You should mention the HSN code of item , as per your annual turnover ,According to government guidelines, Taxpayers with an AATO (Annual aggregate Turnover) of less than Rs. 5 crore will still be required to use at least a 4-digit HSN code 
and In case of export and imports under the GST HSN should be 8 digits.
Further to correct the error follow below steps:
Step 1: Take latest baackup of data.
Step 2: Then go in relevant item master.
Step 3: Mention correct HSN code accordingly with your annual turnover.
Step 4: Save and proceed for generation.

I want to take an OTP or regenerate credentials in BUSY for E-Invoice?

If you want to generate credentials for E-invoice please follow below steps : 
Step 1: Open E-way bill portal in your browser ewaybillgst.gov.in
Step 2: Enter E- way bill portal log in credential.
Step 3: Then click on Registration
Step 4: Click on For GSP
Step 5: Enter your registered mail id and registered mobile number and then click on send OTP.
Step 6: Enter OTP and verify same
Step 7: Then click on Add/new and select GSP.
Step 8: Then select GSP name Webtal Electrosoft Private Limited or Pinnacle Finserv Advisors Private Limited. Step 9: Then mention username and create a password and add.

Why is the e-invoice generation option not visible in BUSY after configuration?

If all configurations for enabling E-invoice generation are configured and not getting option for generation of E-invoice then these could be the reasons:
Step 1: Go to the Administartion Menu
Step 2: Click on Configuration
Step 3: Click on Voucher series cofniguration
Step 4: Click on voucher and select series then Click on Voucher Configuration
Step 5: Make sure Input Transport Detail option is Enabled as Y
Step 6: Enable Generate E-invoice after saving option as Y and save it
Step 7: When generating an invoice in the Transport Detail window E-invoice Required option as Y then proceed for generate an E-invoice

I want to enable the feature in BUSY to generate E-Way Bills, but unable to find it. Can you please guide me on the menu path to access E-Way bill generation?

To the enable the e-invoice in BUSY, kindly follow the step below:
Step1: Administration menu, Select the configuration.
Step2: Go to feature and option, click on GST/VAT
Step3 : Click on e-invoice configure, enable and mention the necessary details
Step4 : Then configuration GSP ID, Login on e-way bill portal.
Step5: Find registration option and select the For GSP
Step6: Verify the OTP and Click on add/new users
Step7: And Create Two GSP id of webtel and pinnacle
Step8: mention both id in GSP configuration. And save the configure.
Step9: Voucher series configuration, select the Voucher type sale .
Step10: Click on voucher configuration.
Step11: Generate e-invoice after saving yes .

I am receiving errors related to GSTN validation during e-invoice generation in BUSY. How can I fix this?

Follow below steps to fix the errors related to GSTN validation during e-invoice generation in BUSY: 
Step 1: Ensure you have specifed the correct GSTN on billing party.
Step 2: Go in billing party master.
Step 3: Then click on Validate GSTN online.
Step 4: Check party GSTN must be activate.
Step 5: Also ensure the enablement of your GSTN thorugh E-Invoice portal.
Step 6: Go in https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in/
Step 7: Then click on registration option.
Step 8: Select E-Invoice enablement.
Step 9: Then specify your GSTIN and given captcha.
Step 10: Click on go.

Why does the software show the receiver's address instead of the ship-to address when generating an invoice?

To see ship to address you should follow below steps: 
Step 1: Go in administration and select configuration.
Step 2: Then select voucher series configuration.
Step 3: Click on relevant voucher type and series.
Step 4: Then enable billing/shipping seperatly option.
Step 5: Save it and go in desired voucher.
Step 6: After select billing party , a window will appear of Billing/Shipping.
Step 7: Select GST report basis as per your requirement like as per party master or Billing/Shipping Details, mention the shipping address in given option.
Step 8: Then save and proceed for generation.

Billing and shipping address identical in BUSY invoice. How to make them different?

Follow below steps, to make the billing and shipping address different in BUSY:
Step 1: Go in administration and select configuration.
Step 2: Then click on voucher series configuration.
Step 3: Select desired voucher type and series.
Step 4: Select voucher configuration option.
Step 5: Then enable seperate Billing/Shipping.
Step 6: Save the configuration.
Step 7: Create desired voucher and after select party billing/shipping window will appear.
Step 8: Select GST report basis as per your requirement.
Step 9: Mention the shipping details on that window.
Step 10: Also mention shipping station and pincode in transport window.
Step 11: Save the details and proceed.
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