Error while Uploading RFD-01A JSON file on Portal.

After Creating JSON file when we upload the JSON on portal the error occurs that is
THE UPLOADED JSON WHICH WAS CREATED VIA OFFLINE UTILITY HAS INVALID DATA FORMAT . This message comes every time even after deleting all the cache, history, even also download new offline utility . Application file for Refund Due to Inverted Duty Structure. if some one knows the solution so please help me on this issue. Thank You!
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Quick Summary
Users face repeated �invalid data format� error while uploading RFD-01A JSON for GST refund despite valid Excel validation. Common solutions include correcting date formats, enabling macros, removing zero values in IGST/CGST-SGST fields, consolidating B2C entries, and using updated utilities. Some cases require portal or format-specific fixes.

please validate the data before creating json......

facing the same issue. Seems error due to system. have tried to upload the file in different ways. They have updated the Excel utility on 22 feb 2019, and after that the system is not accepting the json file. 

Hi have you found the solution to this error?

yes, use MS Excel 2010 or above

Hi guys are you able to upload the data in Refund uitlity?

In my case it always shows some mismatches with GSTR-2A and date format issue!!

Anyone of you facing such problems?

I am facing this error message of Invalid format. I am using MS Excel 2016. please advice

I can solve the issue

Dear sir

 They have updated the RFD-01 A statement 1 excel utility form on GST portal.

I need one clarification about your utility form of 2nd  column is TYPE OF INWARD SUPPLY”. What is meaning of type of inward supply and how to enter.

Our inward supply  purchase bills are

(1)1.GOODS 2.SERVICES

(2) 1.INTRASTATE PURCHASE 2.INTERSTATE PURCHASE

(3) TAX CATEGORY—1—CGST&SGST—5% and 12% and 18% and 28% 2—IGST—5% and 18%

Thanks & Regards

RIYAS

Hi Riyas,

 

You can mention the nature of inward supply like in our case we are mentioning inward supply from regd person and import of goods...

In output supply u can mention B2B or B2C

kindly give solution

 

 

Please help me for resolving this issue.

Dear Sir,

During upload data for inverted duty Statement1A  json file on  GST portal  show error THE UPLOADED JSON WHICH WAS CREATED VIA OFFLINE UTILITY HAS INVALID DATA FORMAT. we have also down loaded  current off line utility.



 

 

Dear all,

When we upload utility of inverted duty structure refund excel utility it could not validate & calculate of

TOTAL INWARD CGST and SGST column only then error file is generated and this show please enter either integrated tax or (central and state) tax value for inward supplies,  kindly give the solution for that error.

Thanks & Regards

RIYAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi all....i am facing the same issue. my file is validated and no error is found evn while uploading json file on portal got error of invalid data format. Anyone has any idea please help me. Thanks in advance

 

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