To generate e-invoice in Visual Catpro, follow the steps given below: –
- Make sure that setting you have selected Yes against the setting Ask E-Invoice information after saving Invoice in Invoice configuration. (You may press F11 in Invoicing to show Invoice configuration.)
- After saving Invoice, you will be prompted to enter certain inputs related to E-Invoice (see picture). Fill the required information and click on F7: Save.
- In Invoice list window click on F7: Others -> Create E-Invoice JSON File (see picture).
- E-Invoice File Menu will appear. Click on Open E-Invoice Portal to upload JSON File.
- Login to E-Invoicing portal and click on E-Invoice and then on Bulk Upload.
- Click on Browse and press Ctrl+V to paste the JSON file name. Click on Upload button to upload the file. If file is successfully uploaded, IRN information will be shown.
- Copy the IRN, it will be used in filling it in E-Invoice details in Visual Catpro.
- Click on Download Signed JSON button and save it. This JSON file is required to import QR Code data and other information in Visual Catpro.
- Switch to Visual Catpro and in Invoicing window click on F7 Others -> Fill E-Invoice (IRN) Information.
- Paste the copied IRN and click on Import information from JSON File button and then select the JSON file downloaded in step 8. This will import the Ack. No. / Date and QR Code data provided by IRN portal into Visual Catpro.
- Click on F7: Save button to save information. When IRN / QR Code information is filled, Invoice will be printed with QR Code generated by IRN portal.
Additional notes: –
E-Way bill is also required to be generated wherever applicable. E-Invoicing is an additional requirement and not a substitute for E-Way bill.
By default Item name will be picked from item master head. You may use subitem etc. as item description by modifying the configuration Item Description in E-Invoicing in Invoice configurations.
You may verify the printed QR Code in E-Invoice Verification app. You may click here to download the E-Invoicing Verification app from E-Invoicing portal. You need to enter and verify your mobile number to download the app. Please note that app downloaded from Play Store is valid only for TRIAL E-Invoice portal.