Thursday, 10 March 2016

F12: Voucher Entry Configuration in Tally ERP9

his option allows you to configure the vouchers entries in Tally.ERP 9, both the Accounting and Inventory Vouchers can be configured from this menu for additional information.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F12: Configure > Voucher Entry
By default, the above configuration options are displayed in the Voucher Entry Configuration screen, which can be changed as per requirements.
Note: Depending upon the Company Features, options get added in Voucher Entry configuration. For instance, if you enable Allow Multi Currency option in F11 : Accounting FeaturesShow Forex Gain/Loss as on Voucher Date option gets added in voucher entry configuration.

Accounting Vouchers

Skip Date field during Creation (faster entry)

By default, the Cursor skips the Date field during Voucher creation. If you do not want to skip the date field then set this option to No

Use single entry mode for pymt/rcpt/contra

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays single entry mode for payment/receipt/contra entry. If you want to display it in double entry mode, then set this option to No

Use payment / receipt as contra

By enabling this option, you can enter contra in payment as well as receipt voucher

Use Cr/Dr instead of To/By during entry

By enabling this option, you can change To/By to Cr/Dr in the Voucher Entry screen

Use cheque printing for contra

By enabling this option, you can print the Cheques from Contra Voucher itself while making the inter bank transfers and Cash withdrawals. The  Cheque printing option will appear the for the Bank which is Credited

Warn on negative cash balance

By Default, Tally.ERP 9 displays a Negative Cash balance warning Message. If you set it to No, this error message will not be displayed

Pre-allocate bills for payment/receipt

By enabling this option, you can pre-allocate the bills before specifying the Ledger amount

Allow cash accounts in journals

By enabling this option, you can select cash and also bank account in Journal

Allow expenses / fixed assets in purchase voucher

By enabling this option, you can select the expenses and also Fixed Asset ledger in Purchase Voucher Entry

Allow income accounts in sales voucher

By enabling this option, you can select the income ledger in sales voucher entry

Show inventory details

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays inventory details in the voucher entry screen. If you set it to No, the inventory details will not be displayed

Show table of bill details for selection

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays Pending Bills list of a ledger account in the voucher entry screen. If you set it to No, the pending bills list will not be displayed

Show bill-wise details

By default, Bill-wise details of a ledger account are displayed in the Voucher entry screen. If you set it to No, Bill wise details will not be displayed

Expand into multiple lines

This is a sub-option of the Show bill-wise Details option. When you enter credit days in the Bill-wise Details screen, Tally.ERP 9 displays the due date below the credit days. By default, it displays both credit days and Due date in the voucher entry screen. If you set it to No, it will display only credit days

Show ledger current balance

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays the ledger current balance up to last voucher entry date. If you set it to No, the ledger current balance will not be displayed

Show balance as on voucher date

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays the ledger current balance up to Last voucher entry date. If you set it to Yes, it will display the ledger balance up to current voucher entry date
Show forex gain/loss as on voucher Date
By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays the Forex Gain/Loss balance up to the Last voucher entry date. If you set it to Yes, it will display the Forex Gain/Loss balance up to current voucher entry date

Inventory Vouchers

Use reference number in stock journal

By enabling this option, you can add the voucher reference field in Stock Journal also

Show compound unit of item based on rate

By enabling this option, you will be allowed to show the compound unit of item based on the unit provided in the Rate Per column.
Example: Compound Unit created as Kgs of 1000 grms. When the Quantity is typed as 12-250, the Quantity will be displayed as 12-250 kgs and unit in Rate per as Kgs. Enable the optionShow Compound Unit of Item based on Rate, and type the required Unit in Rate Per column to change the compound unit of the Item, i.e., if grms is typed in Rate Per column, theQuantity will automatically change to 12,250 grms.

Show full details of compound unit

Enabling this option will display full details of compound unit in the Quantity field. If Kgs is typed in Rate Per field, the Quantity field will display as 12 Kgs.250 grms.

Warn on negative stock balance

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays a warning message for negative stock balance. If you set it to No, the error message will not be displayed.

Honor Expiry Dates usage for Batches

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays expiry batches in the List of Active batches during Voucher Entry. If you set it to No, expiry batches will not be displayed in the List of Active batches.

Show balances as on voucher date

By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays the Stock Item balance up to the Last voucher entry date. If you set it to Yes, it will display the Stock Item balance up to current voucher entry date.

Show Godown-wise details

This option is used only in the case of Rejection in and Rejection out vouchers. By default, Tally.ERP 9 displays the Godown details in Rejection in/out vouchers. If you set it to No, the godown details will not be displayed in Rejection in/out vouchers.

Show batch-wise details

This option is used to display batch information pertaining to Stock Items during Voucher Entry. If you set it to No, the Batch-Wise details will not be displayed.
read more "F12: Voucher Entry Configuration in Tally ERP9"

F12: Accts / Inventory Info. Configuration in Tally ERP9

Here you can configure the details you want in the masters over and above those provided by fault. You can access the F12: Configure screen from Accounts Masters and Inventory Masters when required. The fields pertaining to both Accounting and Inventory Info. can be configured here.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F12: Configure > Accts/Inventory Info.
Note: Depending upon the Company Features, option gets added in the Master configuration. For instance, if you enable VAT in F11 Statutory Feature, then the optionCalculate VAT on MRP/Marginal gets added.

Master Configuration

Allow aliases along with names

Set this option to Yes to enter the Alias names in the Master.

Allow language aliases along with names

Set this option to Yes to enter the Alias names in any of the Indic Languages in the Master.

Accounts Masters

Allow advanced entries in masters

Set this option to Yes, to enter some of the advanced information in the Ledger and Group Master. This information will be reflected in the reports.

Use addresses for ledger accounts

Set this option to Yes to enter the Mailing Details in the ledger master. It is useful for  Customer ledgers, Party ledgers or Bank AccountsMailing Details like NameAddressStatePIN Code and PAN / IT No. is entered in this section.
These details will appear in the printed reports.

Use contact details

Set this option to Yes to specify the details of Contact person (if any) in the ledger creation screen.
You can specify the details like the Name of the Contact PersonTelephone NumberFax Number and the E-Mail Id.

Add notes for ledger accounts

Set this option to Yes and a new field to enter Notes appears in the Ledger master. This field allows you to enter any additional information about the ledger.
Note: The Contact Details for the ledgers appear only if Use Addresses for Ledger Accounts is set to Yes.

Add description for ledger accounts

Set this option to Yes to enter additional description for ledgers. The field Description will be available in the Ledger Creation/ Alteration screen, where the description can be recorded.

During voucher entry, the description entered in the ledger will be captured. This can be modified in the Description(s) for Ledger screen.

Inventory Masters

Allow advanced entries in masters

Set this option to Yes to specify the behaviour of the Stock Item, in the Stock Item Master. For further details, please refer the section Stock Items.

Use part numbers for stock items

Set this option to Yes, to enter the Part Numbers of the Stock Item.

Use description for stock items

Set this option to Yes to enter additional description for ledgers. The field Description will be available in the Stock Item Creation/ Alteration screen, where the description can be recorded.

During voucher entry, the description entered in the ledger will be captured. This can be modified in the Description(s) for Item screen.

Use remarks for stock items

Set this option to Yes to enter your remarks or comments about the stock Item.

Use alternate units for stock items

Set this option to Yes to define an Alternate Unit for the Stock Item.

Allow std. rates for stock items

Set this option to Yes, to specify the Standard Purchase Cost and Standard Sales Price of the Stock Item.

Specify default ledger allocation for invoicing

Set this option to Yes, to Set or Modify Default Ledgers for Invoicing for the Stock Item.
This allows you to allocate default Sales/Purchase Ledgers which will be credited when a Stock Item is invoiced.

Allow component list details (Bill of Materials)

Set this option to Yes, to define the Components (BOM) for the Stock Item. For further details, refer to the section Bill of Material.

Use Addresses for Godowns

Set this option to Yes, to enter the godown address in the Godown Master.
read more "F12: Accts / Inventory Info. Configuration in Tally ERP9 "

F12: Configuration - Numeric Symbols

This enables you to set the number styles. The default styles and symbols are specified. However, you have the option of changing them in the respective fields according to your preference.
For example, change negative sign from (-) to (+).
Go to Gateway of Tally > F12: Configure > Numeric Symbols
Note: If you change any configuration of Number Styles, you need to restart the application for those changes to take effect.
read more "F12: Configuration - Numeric Symbols"

F12: Configuration -General

You can configure Country Details, Style of Names, Style of Dates, Configuration of Numbers in the General configuration screen.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F12: Configuration Menu > General
Country Details

Use Accounting Terminology of:

This option displays the List of Countries.
For setting the accounting terminology, select India/SAARC or International from the List of countries.

Style of Names

Default appearance of Names in Reports:

This option displays the List of Name Styles for Ledgers.
By default, the name style of a  Ledger is Name Only. You can change the name style by selecting from the List.

Default appearance of Stock item Names in Reports:

This option displays Name style for stock items.
By default, the stock item name style is Name Only. You can change name style by selecting from the List.

Style of Dates

Style of Short Date:

This option displays Style of Dates.
By default, date format is dd-mm-yy. You can change the date format by selecting a format from the List.

Separator Used in Short Date:

You can specify the separator for Date. By Default, hyphen (‘-‘) is the separator.

Configuration of Numbers

Decimal character to use:

You can specify a character for the decimal point.

Thousands separator to use:

You can specify a character for the thousand separator.

Add sign before currency or unit symbol:

If the option is set it to Yes, a Negative sign will be placed before the currency symbol, e.g. (-)$20.  If the option is set it to No, a Negative sign will be placed after the currency symbol, e.g.  $(-)20.

Show numbers in Millions (and not Lakhs):

This option is used for showing numbers in Millions. If you set this option to Yes, the number will be displayed in Millions. If you set this option to No, the number will be displayed in Lakhs.
Note: If you change any configuration under Style of Dates and Configuration of numbers, you need to restart the application for those changes to take effect.

Table Configuration

Use Common Table for Stock Items

If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 will display only the Stock Item Name in the List of Stock Items during voucher entry.

Apply keyword filter to list of items

If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 allows you to reduce the List for Tables to the extent of the matching keywords entered by user and select the required details from the reduced List of Tables based on the full or partial search keywords provided like Company name, Ledger name, Item name etc.

Apply for All Columns

If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 allows you to make search and reduce the List of Tables based on all columns displayed in the List of Table. If the option is set it to No, it will search only in the first column of the table.
Note: The option Apply for all Columns is a sub- option and is displayed only when the option Apply keyword filter to list of items is enabled.

Table Configuration screen can also be invoked by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F12 from Gateway of Tally

Show tables with Masters only in Current Language

If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 displays all the Masters in the language selected under L: Language configuration.
If this option is set to No, Tally.ERP 9 will display the default list of Masters in English and in any of the Indian languages selected in the L: Language configuration.
By default, this option set to No.

Import/Export Options

Ignore errors & continue during data import

By default, this option is set to No. If you set this option to Yes , data will get imported even if errors are reported.  
Note: This is applicable only incase of XML format import.

Overwrite vouchers during import

By default, this option is set to No. If you set this option to Yes , Tally.ERP 9 overwrite the existing vouchers while importing data instead of duplicating the same.

Export Base Currency Symbol along with Amount

This facilitates the export of the currency symbol along with the amount into XML format.

Open file after export

The file opens after exporting.

Other Options

Show Monthly reports with Graphs

By default this option is set to Yes. The reports are configured to display the Graphs in accordance with the numeric information. The graphs will not be displayed in the reports if this option is set to No.

Use separate Menu for Final A/c Statements

By default, this option is set to No. If you set this option to Yes, a separate Menu Final Accounts will be displayed in Gateway of Tally. Under this menu, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss A/c, Cash Flow, Funds Flow and Ratio analysis options are available.

Use beeps for Tally alerts

If this option is set to Yes, an audio alert will be turned on and Tally.ERP 9 will gives a beep sound whenever a transaction has been saved or abandoned.

Always show Info Panel

If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 will always display the Information Panel in all the screens or reports, but the user can hide the Info Panel using the [x] close button based on his requirement.
read more "F12: Configuration -General"

F12: Configurations in Tally ERP9

F12 configurations are application centric configuration options that are present across all screens of Tally.ERP 9. These configuration can be changed and managed any number of times to suit changing needs. For example, if you want to record your purchase transactions in debit/credit mode, the same can be set in the F12 configurations. Similarly, if you prefer payments in To/By format, this can again be configured using the F12 options.
Configuration options, on the other hand, affect all companies maintained in the same Tally.ERP 9 directory and setting the configuration for one company will affect the configuration of other companies in that particular data directory.
All the F12 configuration options present across various screens of Tally.ERP 9 are provided together in the Gateway of Tally.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F12: Configure
The F12: Configure menu appears as shown below:
The menu consists of the following options.
read more "F12: Configurations in Tally ERP9"

F6: Add-On Features

Customers, to meet their accounting requirements may purchase customised solutions from Tally Partners/any solution provider. Depending on the customer requirement solution provider formulates the solution. In some cases, a solution may require the introduction of New Feature in Tally.ERP 9 to support the functionality. F6: Add-On Features is a place holder for thefeatures provided in the Add-Ons/Local TDLs loaded.
Example: Fixed Assets module is provided by introducing a new feature Enable Fixed Assets.

On loading this TDL, the related features will be displayed in F6: Add-On Features screen. From here users can enable or disable the functionality.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F6: Add-On Features
read more "F6: Add-On Features"

F5: Audit Features

To enable Statutory Audit features
  • Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F5: Audit Features
For more information on this, see Audit Features.
NoteF5: Audit Features this will be available only under Auditors' edition of Tally.ERP 9

read more "F5: Audit Features"

F4: TSS Features

To configure TSS Features
  • Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F4: TSS FeaturesThe TSS Features screen is displayed.
  • Connection Details:
  • Connect Name: Enter an alternative name for the company to be connected as per requirements or retain the company name mentioned in the company master.
  • Contact Person Name: Enter contact person name.
  • Contact Number: Enter contact number.
  • Connect for Remote Access
  • Allow to Connect Company: Enable this option when required to establish a connection with the Tally.NET Server.
  • Connect on Load: Enable this option when the company requires to be connected to Tally.NET Server on loading the data.
  • SMS Access Details
  • Enable SMS Access: Set this option to Yes to receive company information on SMS request.  
  • SMS Company Name: Enter the name of the company to access information on SMS request.  
  • Press Enter to accept.
read more "F4: TSS Features"

F3 : Statutory & Taxation

This feature enables you to set the Statutory Features required for the transactions.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F3: Statutory & Taxation
For more information on enabling statutory features refer:
read more "F3 : Statutory & Taxation"

F2: Inventory Features

This feature enables you to set the Inventory Features required for the transactions.
Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F2: Inventory

General

Integrate accounts and inventory

This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.

Allow zero valued entries

Set this option to Yes, to allow zero valued entries in Inventory vouchers.

Storage & Classification

Maintain Multiple Godowns

Set this option to Yes, if you have more than one stock point/storage Locations/ Godowns, and you want to track stock movement across these Locations. You can create any number of Stock Locations/Godowns. The Godowns/Locations option is displayed in Gateway of Tally > Inventory Info. menu only if you set this option to Yes. You will be able to identify your stocks at each location as well as assign stock movement to one or more locations during voucher entry.

Maintain stock categories

Set this option to Yes, if you wish to create and maintain Stock Categories. This creates a new field Category in the Stock Item Creation screen.

Maintain batch-wise details

Set this option to Yes, to maintain batch information pertaining to Stock Items. A new field Maintain in Batches is displayed in the Stock Item Creation screen.
Set expiry dates for batches
Set this option to Yes, if you want to set expiry dates for the batches. This displays an additional field Use Expiry Dates in the Stock Item Creation screen.
This is useful for businesses that deal in goods that have expiry dates like medicines, food and other perishables. During voucher entry, by default the date of the voucher is considered as the date of manufacture of the product. This date can be changed, but not to a date later than the voucher date. At the same time, the Expiry date cannot be a date prior to the voucher date.

Use different actual & billed quantity

Set this option to Yes, if you want to specify quantities, that are different from those delivered/ received, when invoicing.

Order Processing

Allow purchase order processing

Set this option to Yes, to create Purchase Orders. This feature can also be used for pre-closure of purchase order.

Allow sales order processing

Set this option to Yes, to create Sales Orders. This feature can also be used for pre-order closure of sales order.

Allow job order processing

Set this option to Yes, to create Job Work Out/In Orders.

Invoicing

Allow invoicing

This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.
Record purchases in invoice format
This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.

Use debit/credit notes

This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.
Use invoice mode for credit notes
This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.
Use invoice mode for debit notes
This field performs the same function as explained in Accounting Features.

Separate discount column in invoices

This option is active only if Allow invoicing is set to Yes. Set this option to Yes, if you want a separate column for discounts in invoices.

Purchase Management

Track additional costs of purchase

Set this option to Yes, to obtain a break-up of purchase costs, without the need to separately debit ledger accounts for expenses.
Refer Additional Cost Details section

Sales Management

Use multiple price levels

Set this option to Yes to create Multiple Price Levels. Refer Enable and Create Price Lists for more details.

Other Features

Use tracking numbers (delivery/receipt notes)

Set this option to Yes, if you want to use tracking numbers to maintain the relation between Delivery notes and Invoices/Bills. This is available for both Purchases and Sales.

Use rejection inward/outward notes

Set this option to Yes, if you wish to record rejection of goods separately and not through a common Debit Note or Credit Note.

Use material in/out

Set this option to Yes, to record transfer of item quantity towards the party and transfer material from one Godown (Location) to the other.

Use cost tracking for stock item

Set this option to Yes, to analyse the cost involved for an item.
read more "F2: Inventory Features"

F1: Accounting Features

Enable the various accounting features required for making transactions in your business using F1: Accounting Features.
To open the Accounting Features screen
  • Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F1: Accounting Features

General

Option
Functionality
Additional Information

Integrate Accounts and Inventory


Set to Yes, to extracts the stock/inventory balance figures from the inventory records.
Provides a drill down to the stock registers from balance sheet.
Set to No, to maintain accounts and inventory separately.
Stock records often contain compensating errors caused by wrong allocation to items. This feature enables finalization of financial books without waiting for the reconciliation of stocks.

Income/Expense Statement Instead of P & L


Set to Yes to display income and expenses a/c as the menu item instead of profit and loss a/c in the Gateway of Tally menu.
Income and expenses statements are generally used for non-trading accounts and profit and loss a/c are used for trading accounts.

Allow Multi-Currency

Set to Yes to enable working with multiple currencies. This option also facilitates creates of rates of exchange.
The currency will be available under Accounts Info.

Outstandings Management

Option
Functionality
Additional Information

Maintain Bill wise Details



Set to Yes, to display the option Maintain balances bill by bill in all ledgers created under sundry debtors and creditors.
When you enter details of sales and purchases with the bill wise option activated, Tally.ERP 9 prompts you to identify the invoice with an appropriate reference number.
The reference number can then be used to allocate payments to the correct invoice to maintain an accurate account of outstanding.
Bill wise details for non-trading accounts is useful when one needs to track either an installment to be paid or a loan amount to be received over a certain period of time.

Activate Interest calculation


Set to Yes to calculate interest automatically based on the interest rate and style of calculation specified.
The advanced parameters are useful when interest rates change from time to time. Set this option to Yes to enable this function.

Cost/Profit Centres Management

Option
Functionality

Maintain Payroll


Set to Yes to maintain payroll information in Tally.ERP 9 for the selected company.

Maintain Cost Centres

Set to Yes to maintain and allocate expenses to cost centres.

Use Cost Center for Job Costing


Set to Yes to track all income and expenses for a job/project.

More than ONE Payroll/Cost category


Set to Yes to create more than one Payroll or Cost Category.

Use Pre-defined Cost Centre Allocations during Entry

Set to Yes to define Cost Centre Allocations.

Show Opening Balance for Revenue Items in Reports


Set to Yes to display the opening balance in Cost Centre report for the cost centres which are allocated to the ledgers, grouped under Income and Expenses Group.

Invoicing

Allow Invoicing

Set this option to Yes, to create Sales and Purchase vouchers in the invoice format. The advantage of using the invoice format for sales invoice entry is that it enables automatic calculations of Duties and Taxes accounts.
Enter Purchases in Invoice Format
Set this option to Yes, to enable voucher class option in purchase voucher type.

Use Debit/Credit Notes

The Debit Note and Credit Note voucher types are made available only if this feature is set to Yes.
Use Invoice Mode for Credit Notes
Set this option to Yes to create Credit Notes in Invoice Mode.
Use Invoice Mode for Debit Notes
Set this option to Yes to create Debit Notes in Invoice Mode.

Budgets & Scenario Management

Maintain Budgets and Controls

Set this option to Yes, to create multiple budgets. The Budgets menu option is displayed in Gateway of Tally > Masters Info. > Accounts Info. menu.

Use Reversing Journals & Optional Vouchers

Setting this option to Yes displays the Scenario option in Accounts Info menu. You will now be able to create and alter Scenarios. You can enter the Reversing Journal and make it Optional, so that  the entries do not to affect the books.

Banking Features

Enable Cheque Printing

Set this option to Yes, to enable Cheque Printing. Refer Cheque Printing for details.
Alter Banking Features
Set this option to Yes to alter features with respect to Banking. Refer Banking Features for details.

Other Features

Allow Zero Valued Entries in Vouchers

Set this option to Yes, to allow Zero valued entries in vouchers.

Maintain Multiple Mailing Details for Company & Ledgers

Set this option to Yes, to maintain multiple mailing details for your company and ledgers. Refer Multi Address for details.
Set/Alter Company Mailing Details
If this option is set to Yes, Tally.ERP 9 will allow you to alter the Create/Alter Address Types.

This option allows to print the company's logo on the selected vouchers, reports and invoices.
Set this option to Yes, the Company Logo screen appears. Specify the path of the logo image file under Location of Logo (E.g. C:\Tally.ERP9\CompLogo.bmp). The Company's logo is printed on the top left of the respective voucher, report or an invoice.

To view the invoice and reports with logo click the respective links below:

Note: It is essential that the logo is saved as a Bitmap or JPEG image file and resides in the path specified by you. Ensure that the extensions .bmp/.jpg is also specified while providing the location of logo.

The recommended size for logo image is 96 x 80 (Width x Height) pixels.
read more "F1: Accounting Features"