Unable to create / add new Supplier (Transporter) GST Starting with 88

ERPNext India Compliance
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Unable to create Supplier (Transporter) GST Starting with 88. Eg : 88AACCA2894D1ZS for All Cargo Logistics or 88AAVCS6697K1Z5 - SHADOWFAX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

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88 is not a valid GST State Code.

The PAN number AAVCS6697K belongs to SHADOWFAX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, but GSTIN 88AAVCS6697K1Z5 is invalid because State Code 88 is not assigned in GST.

You can check the valid state-wise GST numbers for SHADOWFAX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED here:

https://my.gstzen.in/m/taxpayers/pan/shadowfax-technologies-private-limited/AAVCS6697K/

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The GSTIN validation logic currently rejects GST numbers starting with “88” as invalid state code. However, in transporter / e-Way Bill ecosystem, “88” is being actively used and accepted on the NIC e-Way Bill portal for transporter-related registrations.

In our case, transporter has specifically instructed us to generate e-Way Bills using the following GSTIN:

88AAVCS6697K1Z5

This GSTIN is also being accepted on the e-Way Bill portal during transporter assignment / waybill operations.

Under GST e-Way Bill system, transporter-related identifiers and TRANSIN handling have certain special provisions for transporters and logistics operators. Transporter IDs are treated differently from normal GST state registrations in some workflows.

Currently ERPNext blocks creation of Supplier/Transporter master because validation assumes “88” can never exist as a valid prefix. This creates a practical issue because users cannot maintain transporter masters for e-Way Bill compliance even though the portal accepts the transporter details.

Suggested improvement:

  • Allow GSTINs starting with “88” at least for:

    • Supplier Type = Transporter

    • e-Way Bill transporter usage

    • Logistics / transporter masters

OR

  • Provide an override / bypass option for transporter GST validation.

I can also share screenshots from the e-Way Bill portal where transporter operations are being performed using this GST number.

Reference:

  • GST e-Way Bill system documentation on transporter / TRANSIN usage

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Already, a field is provided for Transporter GSTIN.

  • In Supplier, if Is Transporter is checked, then the field is visible.
  • In the invoice, Transporter GSTINis a separate field.
  • Transporter GSTIN can be used only for e-Waybill, not for invoicing.