{"id":929,"date":"2025-11-03T06:05:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T06:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/?p=929"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T11:01:23","slug":"bill-allocation-in-tally-prime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/bill-allocation-in-tally-prime","title":{"rendered":"Bill Allocation In Tally Prime: A Complete Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bill Allocation in Tally Prime is a powerful feature that enables businesses to efficiently track and manage payments against specific invoices, ensuring accurate accounts receivable and payable reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike simple receipt or payment entries, bill allocation links transactions to individual bills (sales or purchase), preventing mismatches and supporting precise aging analysis. This is especially vital for GST-compliant businesses in India, where input tax credit (ITC) and TDS\/TCS deductions must align with exact invoices.<\/p>\n<p>With Tally Prime\u2019s intuitive interface, users can allocate partial or multiple payments, adjust advances, handle bill-wise interest, and generate detailed reports like <i>Bill-wise Outstanding<\/i> or <i>Ageing Analysis<\/i>. It supports multi-currency, credit limits, and post-dated cheques, making it ideal for SMEs, traders, and manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>By automating allocation, Tally reduces errors, speeds up audits, and improves cash flow visibility\u2014transforming routine bookkeeping into strategic financial control. Master bill allocation to maintain compliance, enhance decision-making, and streamline operations seamlessly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 3%!important;\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">What Is Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">How To Enable Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">How To Remove Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">How To Disable Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Bill Wise Allocation In Tally Prime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">How To Bill In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">How To Disable Cost Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">What Are The Pre-Allocation Bills In Tally?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">How To Delete Bill In Tally Prime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1\">What Is Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>Bill Allocation in Tally Prime is a smart accounting feature that links payments or receipts to specific invoices (bills), ensuring every rupee is tracked against the correct sale or purchase. It\u2019s not just recording a payment \u2014 it\u2019s matching it to the exact bill so your books stay accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">How To Enable Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>Bill Allocation lets you link payments to specific invoices for accurate tracking, GST compliance, and aging reports. It\u2019s disabled by default \u2014 here\u2019s how to enable and use it in Tally Prime (works on Windows, TallyPrime 4.0+, and Tally on Cloud).<\/p>\n<h3>1. Enable Billwise Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open Tally Prime<\/strong> \u2192 Select your <strong>Company<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>F11<\/strong> (Company Features)<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Accounting Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to:<br \/>\nText<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set to <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Optional) Enable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For Non-Trading Accounts also?<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Yes<\/strong> (if you track advances)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable Interest Calculation?<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Yes<\/strong> (for overdue interest)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Enable Billwise In Ledgers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Ledger<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select a <strong>Customer<\/strong> (e.g., <i>Mumbai Traders<\/i>) or <strong>Supplier<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In Ledger Alteration<\/li>\n<li>(Optional) Set <strong>Default Credit Period<\/strong> (e.g., 30 days)<\/li>\n<li>Save (Ctrl+A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Start Using Bill Allocation In Vouchers<\/h3>\n<h3>A. While Creating Sales\/Purchase Invoice<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Vouchers<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>F8 (Sales)<\/strong> or <strong>F9 (Purchase)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Party<\/strong> \u2192 Enter <strong>Items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After amount: Press <strong>Alt+C<\/strong> \u2192 Type <strong>Bill Name<\/strong> (e.g., INV-2025-001)<\/li>\n<li>Save \u2192 Bill is now <strong>reference-ready<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>B. While Recording Payment\/Receipt<\/h3>\n<h4>Example: Customer Pays \u20b915,000<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>F6 (Receipt Voucher)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr<\/strong> \u2192 Party Ledger (e.g., <i>Mumbai Traders<\/i>) \u2192 \u20b915,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cr<\/strong> \u2192 Bank\/Cash<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on Party \u2192 <strong>Bill-wise Details Screen<\/strong> opens<\/li>\n<li>Choose:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agst Ref<\/strong> \u2192 Select <strong>INV-2025-001<\/strong> (\u20b910,000)<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Ref<\/strong> \u2192 Advance (\u20b95,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Ctrl+A<\/strong> to save<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/image-map-resizer\/1.0.10\/js\/imageMapResizer.min.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script>window.onload = function() { imageMapResize(); }<\/script><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/assets\/img\/blog\/tally-cta-banner-online.webp\" alt=\"TallyPrime course (Online)\" usemap=\"#image-map\" \/><\/p>\n<map name=\"image-map\">\n<area title=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" alt=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" coords=\"4,4,835,385\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/courses\/tallyprime-gst-tds-course-online?utm_campaign=Tally_CTA&#038;utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" \/>\n<area title=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" alt=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" coords=\"352,401,483,431\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/courses\/tallyprime-gst-tds-course-online?utm_campaign=Tally_CTA&#038;utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" \/>\n<area title=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" alt=\"TallyPrime with GST and TDS (Online)\" coords=\"490,400,627,429\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/courses\/tallyprime-gst-tds-course-online?utm_campaign=Tally_CTA&#038;utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" \/>\n<area title=\"Tally Prime + GST Course\" alt=\"Tally Prime + GST Course\" coords=\"634,402,775,431\" shape=\"rect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icajobguarantee.com\/courses\/tallyprime-gst-course?utm_campaign=Tally_CTA&#038;utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" \/> <\/map>\n<h2 id=\"3\">How To Remove Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>Bill Allocation links payments to specific invoices. Sometimes, you need to remove or unlink it due to wrong allocation, cancelled bills, or adjustments. Here\u2019s how to safely remove bill allocation in Tally Prime (v4.0+) without breaking your books.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Remove Allocation During Voucher Alteration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go to Gateway of Tally<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+G<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter Voucher<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Receipt (F6)<\/strong> or <strong>Payment (F5)<\/strong> \u2192 Choose the <strong>voucher date\/number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on the <strong>Party Ledger<\/strong> (e.g., <i>Mumbai Traders<\/i>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bill-wise Details Screen<\/strong> opens \u2192 You\u2019ll see allocated bills<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Remove Allocation<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li>Highlight the <strong>wrong bill reference<\/strong> (e.g., INV-001)<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+D<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Delete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or press <strong>Enter<\/strong> \u2192 Change <strong>Amount<\/strong> to <strong>0<\/strong> \u2192 Accept<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Ctrl+A<\/strong> to save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Re-allocate To Correct Bill<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of removing, <strong>re-allocate<\/strong> to the right invoice:<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>Bill-wise screen<\/strong> (during alteration):<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>wrong ref<\/strong> \u2192 Press <strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Change <strong>Amount<\/strong> or <strong>Reference Name<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or press <strong>Alt+R<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Reallocate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>correct invoice<\/strong> \u2192 Enter amount<\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Cancel &amp; Re-enter Voucher<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If <strong>entire allocation is wrong<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alter Voucher<\/strong> \u2192 Select the <strong>Receipt\/Payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+X<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Cancel Voucher<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>(Tally asks: <i>Cancel Voucher?<\/i> \u2192 <strong>Yes<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Re-enter the <strong>same voucher<\/strong> with <strong>correct allocation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Remove Bill Reference From Sales\/ Purchase<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>If the <strong>original invoice is cancelled<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alter Sales\/Purchase Voucher<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+C<\/strong> on <strong>Bill Name<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Delete<\/strong> the reference<\/li>\n<li>Or <strong>Cancel the entire invoice<\/strong> (Alt+X)<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Receipt\/Payment<\/strong> \u2192 Remove allocation (Method 1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"4\">How To Disable Bill Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>There are some simple steps to disable bill allocation in Tally Prime. You need to follow the steps to have a better idea of it. Some of the key factors that you should know here are as follows:-<\/p>\n<h3>1. Backup Your Data<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alt+Y<\/strong> (Data) \u2192 <strong>Backup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save to <strong>USB\/Cloud<\/strong> \u2192 Name: CompanyName_BeforeDisableBillWise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Disable At Company Level<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press F11 \u2192 Accounting Features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Optional) Also set:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>For Non-Trading Accounts also? \u2192 No<\/li>\n<li>Enable Interest Calculation? \u2192 No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Press Ctrl+A to save<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Disable In ledgers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Ledger<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Customer\/Supplier<\/strong> (e.g., <i>Rahul Stores<\/i>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Remove Old Bill References<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Clear from Existing Vouchers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alt+G<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter Voucher<\/strong> \u2192 Open <strong>Receipt\/Payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on Party \u2192 <strong>Bill-wise screen appears<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select all refs<\/strong> \u2192 Press <strong>Alt+D<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Delete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Hide Billwise Reports<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press F12 in Outstandings \u2192 Configure:<\/li>\n<li>Reports now show only total outstanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blockquote\">\n<p>Few related topics for your knowledge<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/company-creation-in-tally-prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Company Creation In Tally Prime: From Beginning To End<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/trial-balance-in-tally-prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trial Balance In Tally Prime: A Complete Guide For Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/chart-of-accounts-in-tally-prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chart Of Accounts In Tally Prime: A Complete Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/purchase-entry-in-tally-prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ways To Handle Purchase Entry In Tally Prime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/payroll-in-tallyprime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payroll In TallyPrime: Overview, Elements, Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icacourse.in\/blog\/tally-prime-vs-tally-erp-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tally Prime Vs Tally ERP 9: Which One Is Better<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"5\">Bill Wise Allocation In Tally Prime<\/h2>\n<p>Bill-Wise Allocation in Tally Prime is the smart way to link every payment or receipt to a specific invoice (sales or purchase). It ensures 100% accuracy in tracking who owes what, when, and how much \u2014 critical for GST ITC, aging reports, interest, and audits.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Enable Billwise Onetime Setup<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>F11 \u2192 Accounting Features<\/li>\n<li>Maintain bill-wise details? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>For Non-Trading also? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>Enable Interest Calculation? \u2192 Yes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Ctrl+A \u2192 Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Enable In Party Ledgers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alter Ledger<\/strong> \u2192 Select <strong>Customer\/Supplier<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Maintain balances bill-by-bill? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>Add Credit Period (e.g., 30 days)<\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Create Invoice With Bill Reference<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sales Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F8 (Sales)<\/strong> \u2192 Select Party<\/li>\n<li>Enter Items \u2192 Total = \u20b950,000<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+C<\/strong> \u2192 Type <strong>Bill Name<\/strong>: SALE-2025-001<\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Allocate Payment<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Customer Pays \u20b935,000<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F6 (Receipt)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr<\/strong> \u2192 Party \u2192 \u20b935,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cr<\/strong> \u2192 Bank<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on Party \u2192 <strong>Bill-wise Screen Opens\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Press Ctrl+A \u2192 Done!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"6\">How To Bill In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>In Tally Prime, a &#8220;Bill&#8221; means Sales Invoice (for selling) or Purchase Bill (for buying). This guide shows how to create, print, and track a GST-compliant sales bill in under 2 minutes \u2014 perfect for shops, traders, and businesses.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Enable GST &amp; Invoice Settings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F11<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Statutory &amp; Taxation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST)? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>Set\/Alter GST Details? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>Enter your GSTIN, State, Tax Rates<\/li>\n<li>Use Invoice Mode? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<li>Provide HSN\/SAC? \u2192 Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Create Stock Items<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Item<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Name: Parle-G Biscuit<\/li>\n<li>Unit: Pcs<\/li>\n<li>GST Rate: 18% (or select HSN)<\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Create Sales Bills<\/h3>\n<h3>Method A: Quick Invoice (Most Used)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Vouchers<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>F8 (Sales)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Party Name<\/strong>: Select or create customer (e.g., <i>Rahul Store<\/i>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invoice No.<\/strong>: Auto or type INV-2025\/001<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order No. \/ Dispatch Details<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Item Details<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method B: Item Invoice (For Multiple Items)<\/h3>\n<p>Same as above, but press <strong>Alt+I<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Item Invoice Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Easier for <strong>100+ items<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>4. Add Extra Charges<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> on blank line<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Ledger<\/strong>: Delivery Charges \u2192 \u20b950<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GST applies automatically<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Save &amp; Print Bill<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Ctrl+A<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Accept<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Print Preview<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F12<\/strong> \u2192 Configure \u2192 Show <strong>Company Logo<\/strong>, <strong>Bank Details<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ctrl+P<\/strong> \u2192 Print or <strong>PDF<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>E-Invoice?<\/strong> \u2192 Press <strong>Alt+J<\/strong> \u2192 Auto-generate IRN (for &gt;\u20b95 Cr turnover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Track &amp; Followup<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table-responsive\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Path<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>View All Bills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Day Book \u2192 F8 \u2192 Filter Sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outstanding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Display \u2192 Outstandings \u2192 Receivables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GST Summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Display \u2192 Statutory Reports \u2192 GSTR-1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"7\">How To Disable Cost Allocation In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>Cost Allocation in Tally Prime lets you split expenses across Cost Centres (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Admin). If you don\u2019t use Cost Centres (most small businesses don\u2019t), you can disable it completely to simplify entries and speed up accounting.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Backup Your Data<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alt+Y<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Backup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save to <strong>USB\/Cloud<\/strong> \u2192 Name: Before_Disable_CostAllocation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Disable Cost Centers At Company Level<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>F11<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Accounting Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Use Cost Centres? \u2192 Set to **No**<\/li>\n<li>Press Ctrl+A \u2192 Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Delete Or Deactivate The Cost Center<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Cost Centre<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select each (e.g., <i>Marketing<\/i>, <i>Sales<\/i>)<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+D<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Delete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or set <strong>Active? \u2192 No<\/strong> (to hide without deleting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Remove Cost Allocation From Old Vouchers<\/h3>\n<h3>Method A: Alter Voucher (One by One)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alt+G<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Alter Voucher<\/strong> \u2192 Open <strong>Payment\/Expense<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If <strong>Cost Centre column<\/strong> appears \u2192 Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Delete allocation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method B: Bulk Remove (Fast for 100+ Vouchers)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Display More Reports<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Exception Reports<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Cost Centre Reconciliation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Cost Centre<\/strong> \u2192 Press <strong>Alt+B<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Break All Allocations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Hide Cost Center In Reports<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In any report (e.g., Profit &amp; Loss), press F12 \u2192 Configure:<\/li>\n<li>Reports now show only totals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"8\">What Are The Pre-Allocation Bills In Tally?<\/h2>\n<p>Pre-Allocation of Bills in Tally refers to a configuration option in Tally.ERP 9 (and similar in TallyPrime) that allows users to select and allocate outstanding bills (references) before entering the total payment or receipt amount in Payment (F5) or Receipt (F6) vouchers.<\/p>\n<h3>How It Works?<\/h3>\n<p>Normally, in bill-wise accounting (enabled via F11 &gt; Accounting Features &gt; Maintain balances bill-by-bill), you enter the total amount first in the voucher, then allocate it to specific pending bills in the Bill-wise Details screen.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>Pre-Allocate Bills for Payment\/Receipt<\/strong> enabled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After selecting the party ledger, the <strong>Bill-wise Details screen appears immediately<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You select pending bills (using <strong>Agst Ref<\/strong> for against reference or <strong>New Ref<\/strong> for on-account).<\/li>\n<li>The system <strong>auto-calculates and fills the total amount<\/strong> based on the bills you allocate (full or partial settlement).<\/li>\n<li>This is useful for quickly settling multiple exact bill amounts without manually calculating the total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How To Enable It?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a Payment or Receipt voucher, press <strong>F12 (Configure)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set <strong>Pre-Allocate Bills for Payment\/Receipt?<\/strong> to <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>(Optional) Set <strong>Show Table of Bill Details for Selection?<\/strong> to <strong>Yes<\/strong> to display a table of pending bills for easier selection.<\/li>\n<li>Accept and proceed with the voucher entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"9\">How To Delete Bill In Tally Prime?<\/h2>\n<p>In TallyPrime, a &#8220;bill&#8221; typically refers to a Sales Invoice (for receivables) or Purchase Bill (for payables). Deleting a bill means removing the entire voucher transaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always take a <strong>data backup<\/strong> before deleting (Gateway of Tally &gt; Alt+Y (Data) &gt; Backup).<\/li>\n<li>Deleting a voucher permanently removes it from the books, affecting stock, accounts, and reports. It may require audit trail compliance (Edit Log tracks deletions if enabled).<\/li>\n<li>If the bill is used in payments\/receipts (bill-wise references), settlements, or e-invoicing\/e-way bills, delete those first or adjust references.<\/li>\n<li>For e-invoices: Cancel IRN separately within 24 hours via Exchange &gt; Send for e-Invoicing (if generated).<\/li>\n<li>Preferred alternative: <strong>Cancel<\/strong> the voucher instead of deleting (keeps record for audit, marks as cancelled without removing data).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1. Delete From Day Book<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Gateway of Tally &gt; Display More Reports &gt; Day Book<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Drill down to the date or use Alt+F12 (Range) to filter.<\/li>\n<li>Select the bill\/voucher (Sales\/Purchase).<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+D<\/strong> (Delete).<\/li>\n<li>Confirm <strong>Yes<\/strong> to delete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Delete From Voucher List<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Gateway of Tally &gt; Vouchers<\/strong> (or press F8 for Sales, F9 for Purchase).<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+H (View List)<\/strong> or F7 to show voucher list.<\/li>\n<li>Select the bill.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Alt+D<\/strong> &gt; Confirm Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Delete From Statistics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gateway of Tally &gt; Display More Reports &gt; Statement of Accounts &gt; Statistics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Drill down to Voucher Types &gt; Select Sales\/Purchase.<\/li>\n<li>Select vouchers &gt; Alt+D to delete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"10\">Final Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>Hence, these are some of the crucial facts about Bill allocation in Tally Prime that you must be well aware off. Additionally, this can boost the scope of your record-keeping in Tally Prime. You must get through the facts to meet your needs.<\/p>\n<p>You can share your views and comments in our comment box. This will boost the chances of your accounting records meeting your goals with ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bill Allocation in Tally Prime is a powerful feature that enables businesses to efficiently track and manage payments against specific invoices, ensuring accurate accounts receivable and payable reconciliation. Unlike simple receipt or payment entries, bill allocation links transactions to individual bills (sales or purchase), preventing mismatches and supporting precise aging analysis. 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