TDS Return Default for Foreign Party Without PAN Need Guidance - Income Tax

Dear Experts, We have a case involving a foreign vendor who does not have a PAN. While filing the quarterly TDS return (Form 27Q) using the NSDL FVU utility, we encountered an error that prevented the generation of the FVU file even though we provided the vendor s email ID, Tax Identification Number (TIN), contact number, and address. To proceed, we selected C Higher Rate of TDS may be applicable due to non-availability of PAN under the remarks column. This allowed us to generate the FVU file. However, as per provisions of the Act higher deduction does not apply to non-residents without PAN. As a result of we tagging C , we received a default in the TDS return for short deduction of TDS. Now, when we try to remove the remark through the TRACES portal, it does not allow us to make the change, and the default still persists. Has anyone faced a similar issue? Is there any way to resolve this perhaps by submitting a written representation to the department? If so, to whom should it be addressed? Regards, S Ram