Frequently Asked Questions

Solutions to common issues related to TaxationGst Reports.

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I made changes to the HSN codes but the errors are still showing. What should I do to correct this?

Here are steps you can follow to address this issue:
Step 1 : Go to transaction menu
Step 2: Find GST Misc Utilities
Step 3 : Update HSN SAC description
Step 4: find duplicate HSN codes from the list
Step 5: remove manually
Step 6 : save the configuration

I need to update some transactions due to incorrect data entry. How do I edit or amend posted transactions?

To update some transactions due to incorrect data entry, you need to follow the below steps:
Step 1: Click on Transactions.
Step 2: Click on a particular voucher sale, purchase, payment, receipt, journal, etc.
Step 3: Click on the modify option.
Step 4: Specify the voucher number.
Step 5: Correct the posted transaction.

I need to modify an invoice I have already generated. How can I edit or cancel an invoice?

Here's a general process you can follow: 
Step 1: Identify Canceled Invoices from audit trail report
Step 2 : open the canceled invoices in the transaction list
Step 3: need to create an adjusting entry or mark the invoices as canceled.
Step 4 : To cancel invoice press ALT+X

How do I access the GSTR report in BUSY? It seems to only be available for one month.

To check GSTR 1 report in BUSY, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to display then select GST reports
Step 2: Then select GST returns
Step 3: Below GST returns select GSTR1 ereturns option and open report with correct date range
Step 4: Make sure you have invoice posted for the month youare checking report

Why am I unable to see the GST filing status of my vendors in the transactions section?

To view the return filling status of parties follow below given steps:
Step 1: Go to transaction menu and select Gst misc. utilities option.
Step 2: Then select check party return filing status option.
Step 3: Then in next window of select party one party or transacted party to validate GSTIN online.

I want to view sales data bill-wise or Item-wise. How can I change the sales register view?

For view sales Register please follow these steps: 
1. Go in Display then go in Gst Report
2. Then Go in Gst Register then Go in sales register
3. Then click on Local, Central or combined according to your Requirement
4. Then click on bill wise or Item wise.

How do I resolve "could not create public open output file" error when exporting reports in BUSY?

To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Check File Paths to export
Step 2: Use a Different File Name while exporting data
Step 3: Check and remove for Special Characters
Step 4: Clear Temporary Files
Step 5: On Windows, you can try running BUSY as an administrator

I am unable to find my user account details in BUSY. What should I do?

if unable to find user account details in BUSY then you need to reset user id paswword,
for that you need to send your data on support's mail id support@busy.in from your register mail id. also ,mentioned all the deatils like BUSY sr no and company deatils mentioned in your company letter head

I want to generate consolidated GSTR report in BUSY. What steps should I follow?

For consolidate gstr report you can view gstr 3b report and gstr 9 report.
For View Gstr 3b and gstr 9 please follow these steps:
1. Go in Display then go in gst Report
2. Then Go in Gst return
3. Then Go in Gstr 3b or Gstr 9 and select date range and open report

What are the various tools in BUSY that can help with GST compliance?

These are the various tools in BUSY that can help with Gst Compliance:
Step 1: Go to Display Menu
Step 2: Click on Gst Reports option
Step 3: Then click on Gst Audit Reports
Step 4: Here are five reports that can help in auditing your data for GST compliance.
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