Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data imported into BUSY from external sources?How can I resolve the issue of not receiving OTP while downloading GST returns from the BUSY portal?

To ensure accuracy:
Step 1 : Data verification
Step 2 : Data reconciliation
Step 3 : Data audting
Resolving OTP when downloading GST return :
Step 1 : Check mobile and email
Step 2 : Network
Step 3 : Resend OTP
Step 4 : Wait and retry

I am trying to create a new GST account but getting an error saying "This feature cannot be used. GST is not enabled." What should I do to resolve this?

To resolve the GST is not enabled error when creating a new GST account, you can follow the below steps :
Step 1: Go to administration then configuration and select features/options
Step 2: Click in GST /VAT option
Step 3: Tick on enable gst/vat reporting.

Why am I unable to see the e-commerce sales fields in the sales voucher in BUSY? How can I update to the latest version that has this feature?

To update to the latest version that includes e-commerce sales fields in the sales voucher in BUSY, you need to log out of the company, create a backup of the data, check for BUSY updates, download both updates 9.2 and 2.4.2, and then click on download update.

Why has the tax amount distribution between CGST, SGST and IGST changed in historical reports of previous months after I updated to the new version of BUSY?

CGST, SGST, and IGST change in report of previous month after updating in new version so rectify that error update your complete voucher GST summery from house keeping menu if error not rectify then re-write books still query not resolved then maybe it is bug in release.

Some vouchers are showing in BUSY but not reflecting in the GST portal. Why is this happening and what can be done to sync the data?

If some vouchers are showing in BUSY but not in the GST portal as you have entered the voucher in BUSY after uploading the GST return on portal.If you want to upload that voucher and return is already filed then contact to your tax consultant or CA.

I cannot find the option to add Nature of Transaction details for my entries. Where can I specify whether a transaction is business-to-business or other types?

To find the option to add the nature of transaction details for your entries, when you add the transaction to the journal voucher and paymnet voucher, we need to specify the GST nature so that we can add the nature of the transaction as registered expenses (B2B).

I entered the GST Miscellaneous Utilities option but am not seeing the "Check Party Return Filing Status" option. What should I do next?

To check the party filling status in BUSY follow the steps 
Step1 Go to transaction menu and click on GST misc utilities
Step2 Click on check party return filling status
Step3 Select one party or all transacted party or self to view the report

I made a rewrite in the software but my GST advance payment receipt still shows a mismatch. What should I do?

You can check advance receipt entry and check ledger and check allocation of advance with GST and check amount and tax rate in window.Then in GST Mis.Utility you can check option for post tax on advance receipt and make sure that tax has posted for advance receipt.

I want to match input credit and output values but the software is not allowing it. What should I check?

if software not allowing you to match input credit and output values then maybe you dont have user rights to open GST reports under display menu and match input output values so need to login with super user id and give full rights to view Display report.

Why am I seeing a credit balance in my GST account when I have already paid the GST?

If you see a credit balance in your GST account despite paying GST, it may be due to pending adjustment entries. Follow these steps: 
Step 1:Pass Journal entry for INPUT/OUTPUT entries to adjust the balance.
Step 2:If needed, pass cross-adjustment entries for further reconciliation.
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