For data communication is it important to have an ASP GTSN?
Data communication with GSTN can be broadly categorized in two different ways:
- First, by logging directly to the portal and thereafter keying in the data.
- Second, by going via a GSP which is authorized to connect with GSTN.
An ASP shall synthesize the data and make it ready for communication to GSTN via GSP. The data needs to be first encoded and then ensured that its safe and later passed onto GSP.
A GSP will convey the encrypted data packet to GSTN by the medium of consuming the published APIs.
Is it possible for individual Taxpayer to build their ASP services?
Yes, it is very much possible for individual tax payers to build their ASP services since there is absolutely no restriction on who would be able to play the role of ASP and the technology they use.
Is it feasible for taxpayers to have numerous ASPs?
Yes, it is possible for tax payers to have multiple ASP’s. The forewarning factor is the aggregation of data across ASPs, which has to be exclusively managed by the Taxpayer
Who all can encode the data?
ASP is required to encrypt the data much before sending to GST System and all this is done via GSP
What are the different offerings SAP can possibly make as an ASP?
The GST Digital Compliance Service* has been built primarily on the SAP Cloud Platform, has the following scope:
•GSTR1 :Details of Outward Supplies
•GSTR 2: Details of Inward Supplies
•Input Credit Reconciliation
•GSTR 3: Monthly Return
•GSTR 6: ISD Return
•GSTR 7A: TDS Return
•GSTR 9: Annual Return
•Data Transfer Monitor at ECC Level
How can we manage to procure this solution?
The GST Digital Compliance Service* is separately licensed. In order to know more details please reach out to your Account Executive/Manager .
Can GST Digital Compliance Service also be utilized by taxpayers who are not using SAP solutions?
Since the GST Digital Compliance Service* is grounded on the SAP Cloud Platform, therefore it can be used by tax payers even those who are not utilizing the SAP solutions in any way, as these are agnostic to the backend system. A detailed API documentation is available for your convenience which will help you in building the required interface.
Is the information from multiple backend instances at a Taxpayer’s landscape consolidated in the GST Digital Service?
Yes, the information from multiple backend instances at a Taxpayer’s landscape consolidated in the GST Digital Service. A direct interface is available for the SAP ECC application at your landscape. The documentation for API is also made available to you to ensure that you to build the required interfaces with the outstanding applications and instances right at your landscape.
The GST Digital Compliance Service formats the data when connecting to GSTN via GSP, and all this is done in the JSON format , which is as specified by GSTN along with the required data security features.
For GTSN reporting does SAP offer anything for the customer’s who specifically don’t sign up with SAP as an ASP?
SAP will always be an integral part of the legal change compliance process deliver the features of GST computation in the business process, required master data and Tax configuration. Refer GSTLaunchPad for details.
No features like invoice data download will be available for GSTN reporting, which are listed in the required formats etc, specifically for customers who haven’t signed up for SAP along with the GST Digital Compliance Service (SAP as an ASP).
Does SAP facilitate the program to be downloaded in the form of Tax invoices/debit note/credit notes in alignment with format prescribed by GTSN?
SAP ECC does not provide any download option for Tax Invoices, debit and credit notes along with the Credit notes as per the format prescribed by GTSNN.
As part of the GST Digital Compliance Service* , the user interface will be provided for the transfer of the SAP ECC information and all of this is done via the GSP to the GST system of GSTN which is a part of the required format (JSON) as given by GSTN.
How is the integration of SAP ECC managed by the Taxpayer , with respect to their ASP (non-SAP) and GSP?
The integration of SAP ECC needs to be built at your premises on accordance with the APIs or any other technology which has been prescribed by your ASP (non-SAP) and GSP.
Can SAP only be offered only under the Enterprise Support "Compliance" or is it like a “Value Added Services"?
The GST Digital Compliance Service” is primarily a value added which made to be accessed on the SAP Cloud Platform and this is also separately licensed.
Does SAP ASP only offers services related to the SAP Cloud Platform?
Yes, SAP ASP primarily and only offers services which are related to the SAP Cloud Platform.
How is the GST payable in the new system calculated ?Is there a new plan available for GST utilization program in SAP ECC?
The GST Digital Compliance Service aims at facilitating the file inward as well as the outward supplies to the GST system of GSTN which also regulates both the input GST credit and the tax payable. The Utilization then takes place in the GST system of GSTN
The GST Digital Compliance Service* later gets updated with all the date from utilization which is done through the GSP from GST system at GSTN. This information can later be referred to and can also be utilized for posting transactions to the account in the SAP ECC system based on the same.
How is the mapping done for GSTN reporting line (at HSN/SAC code level) along with the SAP invoice/ accounting line (at individual material/service or G/L account level) ?
Vendor Credit Reconciliation is offered by the GST Digital Compliance Service* in which the invoice level matching is done in terms of the date and invoice number, tax amount and taxable rate which is between the Inward supplies primarily received from the SAP ECC system and GST system of GSTN.
How are the transaction IDs for advanced payment generated by GSTN mapped mapped in SAP?
All the ID’s of the Transaction specifically meant for advance payment are captured as part of the GST Digital Compliance Service* .
Is there any difference between the reconciliation done by SAP’s GST digital compliance service and GSTN ?
The GST Digital Compliance Service* caters to the vendor credit reconciliation analysis with the Inward Supplies and SAP ECC application and not against what we submit to GSTN.