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The server crashed while using BUSY and now I cannot access the data. What can be done to recover it?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

I need to backup my company data from BUSY. What is the procedure to take a backup and restore it?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

I want to restore BUSY data from a backup I had taken earlier. What is the process to do this?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

BUSY suddenly crashed while I was working. How can I restore or recover the data I was working on?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

The data in my BUSY looks incorrect or corrupted. How can I recover, restore, or repair the data?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

I want to back up and restore my company data. What is the procedure for this in BUSY?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

My laptop is damaged/stolen. How can I restore or retrieve my company data from BUSY?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

What is the process to take a backup and restore it if needed in BUSY?

 Backup Data: To take backup of your data from BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Restore Data: To restore data in BUSYfollow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select Restore Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.

I am trying to reconcile my ITC data but some months are blank. How can I get the full data?

 ensure the HSN codes are mapped properly while exporting ITC data , follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch BUSY GST Software.
Step 2: Go to the Display menu.
Step 3: Select GST Reports.
Step 4: Choose GST Summary from the available options.
Step 5: Within the GST Summary report, you will find options for various sales reports, including Item Wise Sales Summary, Party Wise Sales Summary, and Sale Type Wise Sales Summary.
Step 6: Select the relevant sub-report based on your requirements. For GST summary, you might choose Item Wise Sales Summary or another appropriate option that provides the bifurcation of tax rates.
Step 7: In this selected report, you will find the bifurcation of sales data based on different tax rates, including the GST summary.
Step 8: Click Print to generate a hard copy of the report.

How do I re-index the database in BUSY to refresh my data?

 If you are facing any errors or data corruption in BUSY, you can try below troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Before you do anything, make sure you take a backup of your latest data.
Step 2: If you cannot open your company and get any RTE (run time error), try running Reindex Database from the Company menu.
Step 3: If you get any RTE (run time error) while working in your company, try running Reindex Database / Rewrite Books from the Housekeeping menu.
Step 4: Check any Junk Characters and Incomplete Vouchers from the Housekeeping menu, if there clear them.
If same issue persists you can contact to your authorized channel partner or reach out to us on our 24X7 helpline number: 8282828282 or 011 40964096. You can also email us your query at support@busy.in.

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