TDS || E-Filing → Incorrect employee reference number/deductee reference number provided.
Root Cause of the Error →
This issue occurs when '0' or any invalid value is entered in the Identification No. column while creating the Employee Master.
Solution →
To resolve this issue, please follow these steps:
- Click on "Open Save Location".
- Locate and open the generated TEXT file in this folder.
- Note the error line number provided by the software.
- Search for the corresponding record in the text file.
- Access the same record in the software under Master → Deductee/Employee Master.
- Select the appropriate Employee and enter the correct Identification No. (Do not use '0' in this field).
- Save the changes and update all relevant Employee Master records accordingly.
- Regenerate the return.
By following these steps, you should effectively resolve the issue.