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Can you help me access my data directory?
To check the access data path in BUSY, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the BUSY then click on company menu
Step 2: Select set data directory and check the data path.
To check the SQL data path of BUSY, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the sql server management studio then connect the same.
Step 2: Right click on sql server then click on properties.
Step 3: Check the root directory in which sql data file exists.
What should I do if I have accidentally entered the wrong date while creating a company in BUSY Accounting Software?
If you have entered wrong data in F.Y. Beginning From then you need to create new company as you can not it after creation of company further if you have wrong date in Books Commencing From then you need to follow some steps:
Step 1: Open you company if not opened yet and go to company menu and select Edit option and change date in Books Commencing From.
Step 2: Now save the configuration.
How do I manage three different nature of businesses under one proprietorship in BUSY Accounting Software?
You can create multiple companies within BUSY and manage each business separately. Alternatively, if you require only a single company, you can utilize the multi branch feature to manage different aspects of your business across multiple locations. Each branch can have its own unique settings, including tax configurations and material centers, allowing for more granular control over your business operations. The multi branch feature is available in the Enterprise model of BUSY.
How do I resolve issues with GST numbers not reflecting on BUSY invoices?
If GSTIN is not showing in printing of invoice then need to follow some steps:
Step 1: Go to administation and then click on configuration
Step 2: Now click on Feature and option and then click on GST VAT option
Step 3: Now check GSTIN is being entered or not in GSTIN Field if it is not being entered then enter your company GSTIN No. and save the configuration and print the invoice.
How to choose which company to keep and which one to delete?
Which company is to keep and which one is to be deleted is depends on your requirements. Further to know how to delete a company follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY and click on Delete Company / Single F.Y.
Step 2: Select the company which you want to delete and enter super / admin login credentials (If required).
Step 3: Choose Complete Company option and proceed.
Note: Once a company deleted can not be recovered.
How do I configure software settings as per my business needs?
To configure BUSY settings as per your business needs, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Administration and click on configuration.
Step 2: Select Features / Option and click Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T.
Step 3: A window will appear of Trade specifice configuration, you can select your Trade type from the list.
Step 4: After select the trade the required feature automatic turn on.
Step 5: Further you can also configure each feature manually as per the need.
How do I configure BUSY software for the composition scheme?
To configure BUSY for the composition scheme, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Administration and then click on Configuration.
Step 2: Select Feature & option then click on GST/VAT Tab.
Step 3. Then select type GST and type of dealer as composition.
Step 4: Set the tax rate as 1%.
Step 5: Mention the GSTIN number.
Step 6: Save the configuration and now you can record transaction accordingly.
How do I add or remove companies in BUSY?
To remove or add company follow these steps:
Step 1: Open your BUSY
Step 2: Then click on create company option and specify name of company financial year and other details then create it
Step 3: And if you want to remove the existing company you need to delete it
Step 4: So click on delete company option and select the company and proceed for deletion of company
Changing the data directory location in BUSY Software.
In BUSY, we can change the data directory from the company menu,if want to access data from different location.
Pls follow the below steps for changing the data directory :
Step 1: Click on company menu
Step 2: Then set data directory
Step 3: Mention the data path till the name of the data folder and do not select the company code otherwise company will not show in the list.
My business location seems to be mapped incorrectly leading to E-way billing errors. How can I get this fixed?
If your business location mapped incorrctly and generated E-way bill then you cannot change in Eway bill to chnage the business location cancel the E-way bill and change the location in BUSY
To change the location in BUSY foolow he below mentioned steps:
Step 1: Go to Company Menu
Step 2: Click on Edit company
Step 3: Change the address and click on Save
And then resave voucher and generate E-way bill again