Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why aren't the parties showing alphabetically in the report?

In the report inside the BUSY show entry according chronologically with date but in BUSY you can sort according to alphabetic.

Q: Which Account Books option to select for sales details

In BUSY, under the Account Books you need to select Account Registers( Standard) and then Sales Register to check sales data.

Q: What is the shortcut key to Open ledger report?

Here are the shortcut key to Open ledger report: Step 1: Press Alt+L (Shortcut key) to open the ledger report.

Q: How do I view historical and pending quotations?

Under Display Menu, We can check Quotation Processing Report. This Report shows data related to pending quotation and quotation wise adjustment.

Q: How do I remove sales ledger filters

If you have applied filter in sales ledger and want to remove it then click on "Remove Filterbutton or press ALT+R.

Q: I am unable to perform some tasks like generating GST summary for purchase returns. Can you guide me on the right process to do this?

Can check report by display - account book - account register - purchase return register -select period and then open report.

Q: I purchased some assets like a refrigerator using the journal entry voucher. How can I see those purchases together with my inventory purchases?

No you cannot see fixed assets purchase with inventory purchases if you did the entry of fixed assets in journal voucher

Q: Is there a way to remove the GST nature column from the expense report I only need the GST number

Yes, it is possible to remove any column from the report by using the custom column feature available in each report.

Q: Can I customize sales reports to show certain fields like order number party code etc on the item details level

Yes, you can customize sales reports to show certain fields like order number and party code on the item details level.

Q: I am unable to download account reports in BUSY. It says "generated by others". How do I fix this?

In BUSY, you can export your accounting reports any time and it will not give any error of generated by others.

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Step-by-step Answers

Why aren't the parties showing alphabetically in the report?

In the report inside the BUSY show entry according chronologically with date but in BUSY you can sort according to alphabetic.

Which Account Books option to select for sales details

In BUSY, under the Account Books you need to select Account Registers( Standard) and then Sales Register to check sales data.

What is the shortcut key to Open ledger report?

Here are the shortcut key to Open ledger report:
 
Step 1: Press Alt+L (Shortcut key) to open the ledger report.

How do I view historical and pending quotations?

Under Display Menu, We can check Quotation Processing Report. This Report shows data related to pending quotation and quotation wise adjustment.

How do I remove sales ledger filters

If you have applied filter in sales ledger and want to remove it then click on "Remove Filterbutton or press ALT+R.

I am unable to perform some tasks like generating GST summary for purchase returns. Can you guide me on the right process to do this?

Can check report by display - account book - account register - purchase return register -select period and then open report.

I purchased some assets like a refrigerator using the journal entry voucher. How can I see those purchases together with my inventory purchases?

No you cannot see fixed assets purchase with inventory purchases if you did the entry of fixed assets in journal voucher

Is there a way to remove the GST nature column from the expense report I only need the GST number

Yes, it is possible to remove any column from the report by using the custom column feature available in each report.

Can I customize sales reports to show certain fields like order number party code etc on the item details level

Yes, you can customize sales reports to show certain fields like order number and party code on the item details level.

I am unable to download account reports in BUSY. It says "generated by others". How do I fix this?

In BUSY, you can export your accounting reports any time and it will not give any error of generated by others.

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