Frequently Asked
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Find Solutions to Common Issues Related to configurations - master configuration
How to enter tax rates in BUSY? Can I customize tax slabs?
You can input the default tax rate in the voucher by either using the F4 shortcut key or selecting the Apply Tax option displayed in the footer section of the voucher.
Further you can also create Tax as per your requirement in BUSY :
Step 1: Go to adminitsration Menu
Step 2: Click on masters
Step 3: Then click on Sale/Purchase type
Step 4: Then click on Add button and create new tax type for the invoice
Can I add more fields like "washing material log" in BUSY?
Yes, you can add more fields like washing material log in BUSY, by modifying the masters and adding master optional field.
To add the optional field in masters in BUSY follow below steps:
Step 1: Take a latest backup of the data.
Step 2: Go to administration menu and select configuration.
Step 3: Under configuration select master configuration option.
Step 4: In master configuration window you can specfiy the no of optional field required then click on save button.
How can I modify the quantity and unit of an item?
To modify the quantity and unit of an item, you need to follow these steps :
Step 1: Go to administration then masters
Step 2: Select item and click on modify mode for which you want to change the quantity and unit of an item.
Step 3: Open item change quantity and unit and click on save button.
Step 4: Opening stock can change only in begnning financial year and unit only change when there is no transactions.
How do I update the opening stock balance in BUSY
In BUSY, can import it in Item Opening balances from Excel or can add it manually.
Pls Follow the Below Steps:
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Data Export Import
Step 3: Import Masters from Excel
Step 4: Items
Step 5: Select the Import Option - Modify Existing masters
Step 6: Select the required field and excel column in which that field is specified.
Step 7: Select the excel sheet path and then import it.
Note : Do this process after Data Backup.
How to record opening balances for items in BUSY?
In BUSY, can import it in Item Opening balances from Excel or can add it manually.
Pls Follow the Below Steps:
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Data Export Import
Step 3: Import Masters from Excel
Step 4: Items
Step 5: Select the Import Option - Modify Existing masters
Step 6: Select the required field and excel column in which that field is specified.
Step 7: Select the excel sheet path and then import it.
Note : Do this process after Data Backup.
When I try to build the party address in BUSY, it is not saving the address details I entered in the Party Master. Why is the address not showing up?
The party address may not save in BUSY if it is not filled in properly or if there are errors such as missing information or incorrect formatting. It is important to ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly and that the address is formatted properly before attempting to save it.for that go to:
Step 1 : Click on administration
Step 2 : Then masters
Step 3 : Accounts
Step 4 : MOdify and update th address
I want to add a new GST/VAT tax category in BUSY but I am unsure how to do it. What is the process to create a new tax category?
To create new tax category in BUSY , you can folllow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to administration
Step 2: Click on Masters
Step 3: Select the option tax category and click on add
Step 4: Mention name for tax category
Step 5: Then mnetion type as goods or services for the item
Step 6: Then mention percentage of tax and save by F2
By following these steps you can create new tax category in BUSY.
I want to change the billing address to reflect local GST but the software is still picking up old address. What settings do I need to update?
To change the billing address you need to modify the party master. To update address in the party master, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Administration and click on Masters.
Step 2: Select Account then click on Modify.
Step 3: Choose the party of which you want to update address and after open it change the address then save changes.
Note: Take backup of your data before making any changes.
How can I create a new account with updated GST registration details while keeping the old account with the old details without syncing?
To create a new account with updated GST registration details in BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open your company then go to Administration menu.
Step 2: Select Masters and click on Account.
Step 3: Click on Add and press F4 on name field then specify the GSTIN and validate it.
Step 4: After validating click on Update Back & Quit and all the updated details will be filled you just need to save it.
Can I create a group for items, so that all the items related to that group can be seen separately in report?
Yes, you can create a group for item and then tag the same in required item master in BUSY. Follow these steps to create item group:
Step 1: Go to administration section then click on master
Step 2: Choose the item group tab then select add option
Step 3: Specify the item group name, specify Y if you want to make the group as primary other wise update under group.
Step 4: After update details, save the master.