Annual Filing Errors

A quick guide to help you understand what various error messages mean and what actions you should take to resolve them

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Written by Becky Scott
Updated over a week ago

Once you have submitted your field data for Indigo to review, we will review and update your Annual Filing page with details on which fields require edits.

We need to make sure your information is airtight ahead of sending it to the Carbon registries for certification. Having a high bar during this process is part of how we create the highest-value credits on the market and ensure the maximum credit potential for you.

The table below provides details on the common errors you may see, what they mean, and how to resolve them.

Error categories and what they mean

Error

Meaning

To Resolve

If Unresolved

Record missing events or mark as not applicable

An event in a necessary year was not entered

Add an event or mark as not applicable

Field will not be approved for Final Filing

Add practice change events

No events entered for this field reflect a practice change

Add practice change events or adjust event to make it practice change

Field will not be eligible for payment

Complete missing event details

An event is missing at least one attribute

Add details

Field will not be approved for Final Filing

Add supporting documentation

The event information is out-of-range with no evidence to support it

Upload evidence

Field will not be approved for Final Filing

Review conflicting details

Two pieces of information provided don’t match up

Adjust at least one data point to not be in conflict

Field will not be approved for Final Filing

Errors FAQ

Q: Why do I see so many errors?

A: Sometimes we see that if a grower misinterpreted something we ask for, that error would be multiplied across multiple years / multiple fields. So hopefully once you get into the specific errors, you’ll see that many of them can be resolved the same way.

Q: I see an error that I don't think should be an error.

A: Send us a message through the chat icon at the bottom right of your account and we will look at it together to determine what needs to be done.

Q: What happens if I can't/don't resolve my errors?

A: Until all errors are resolved, a field can unfortunately not be eligible for Final Filing (and is therefore also not eligible for payment). If you are having any trouble resolving an error, just send us a message through the chat and we will work it out together.

Q: What if it is asking me for evidence/documentation that I don't have?

A: We ask for evidence because it helps us prove that you made the practice changes during a particular year. It could also be because you provided some information that our system thought looked unusual. Our recommendation is that you first check what you entered to make sure it is correct. Do you have a time-stamped management plan? In many instances, this will suffice as evidence.

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