It is setting which allows Merchant to define whether zero-value transactions are permitted within the application. By enabling this feature, Merchant can allow the creation of invoices, inventory vouchers, and orders with zero value. This setting provides flexibility for scenarios where zero-value entries are necessary for business operations.
Zero Value Entry Feature is available for Invoice, Inventory voucher and orders:
Invoices: Enable this to create invoices with zero value.
Inventory Vouchers: Enable this to create inventory vouchers with zero value.
Orders: Enable this to create orders with zero value.
During the creation of an entry, the system will verify if the setting is enabled:
If enabled, the entry will be saved.
If not enabled, the existing experience will continue, and zero-value entries will not be allowed.
Benefits:
Operational Flexibility: Document non-monetary transactions for various scenarios.
Improved Tracking: Accurately track samples, promotions, and internal transfers.
Enhanced Inventory Management: Maintain precise inventory records with zero-value entries.
Seamless Tally Integration: Sync zero-value entries with Tally for consistency
Use Cases:
Promotional Offers: Track free promotional items with zero-value invoices.
Samples and Trials: Issue zero-value invoices for sample or trial products.
Internal Transfers: Use zero-value inventory vouchers for internal stock transfers.
Order Management: Include free items in orders with zero-value entries.
Below are the requirement for the Zero entry feature to work:
Tally Sync: To successfully sync the entry in Tally, the zero-value setting must be enabled in Tally for the specific voucher type. If the setting is not enabled, the sync will fail.
Tally Version: This feature is only supported in Tally versions 3.x and above.
App Version
BA Mobile Connector App
Regular build: 8.4.29
Master Build: 7.4.15
BA Mobile Build
IOS: 13.0.20
Android: 19.0.5
To enable the feature in Tally: Go To Master->Alter->Voucher Type -> Select the voucher where zero valued entries needed —> enable the below setting
To enable the feature in Biz A: Go to Setting option> Data entry> Enable the feature for the required invoices, inventory vouchers, and orders with zero value.
Refer video and screenshot for the reference:
Q. What is the "Allow Zero-Value Entries" setting?
A. This setting allows administrators to enable the creation of invoices, inventory vouchers, and orders with zero value within the application.
Q. Who can enable the "Allow Zero-Value Entries" setting?
A. Only administrators can enable this setting, similar to other settings in the application.
Q. What happens if the setting is not enabled?
A. If the setting is not enabled, the existing experience continues, and zero-value entries will not be allowed.
Q. How do I enable zero-value entries for invoices?
A. Go to the Invoice settings, find the "Allow Zero-Value Entries" option, and enable it.
Q. Can I enable zero-value entries for inventory vouchers and orders as well?
A. Yes, you can enable zero-value entries in the Inventory Voucher settings and Order settings.
Q. Why would I need to create zero-value entries?
A. Zero-value entries are useful for tracking promotional items, samples, internal stock transfers, and including free items in orders.
Q. What should I do if my zero-value entry fails to sync with Tally?
A. Ensure that the zero-value setting is enabled in Tally for the voucher type and verify that your Tally version is 3.x or above.
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