TDS || E-Filing → 'Certificate number' related error

T-FV-4302 Invalid value provided under field 'Certificate number issued by the Assessing Officer u/s 197 for non-deduction/lower deduction'

      

      

T_FV_4324 Certificate number provided for non-deduction or lower deduction is not valid, please enter valid 10 digit cerificate number.

      

Root Cause of the Error : This error arises when the 'Certificate number' is missing or incorrectly entered in the Lower Deduction Certificate Number field while creating a Deductee entry.

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the Issue

1. Navigate to "Open Save Location" in the software.
   
2. Open the generated TEXT file from the designated folder.
   
3. Note the error line number as indicated by the software.
   

      

Step 2: Locate the Record

1. Search the corresponding record in the TEXT file using the noted error line number.
   

      

Step 3: Correct the Entry in the Software

1. Access the relevant record in Deductee Transaction.
   
2. Choose the appropriate form (Form 26Q, 27Q, or 27EQ).
   

      

1. Verify and update the "Certificate number" field for the specific Deductee.
   

Step 4: Ensure Consistency

1. If a "Reason for Deduction" is provided, ensure the "Certificate number" aligns with it.
   

      

1. If necessary, remove the "Reason for Deduction" entry.
   

Step 5: Finalize the Changes

1. Save the updated record in the software.
   
2. Regenerate the return file.
   

By adhering to these steps, the issue will be resolved efficiently, ensuring compliance with filing requirements.

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