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"