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✅ How to Create  Ledgers @ Transactions Time

Creating Ledgers During Transactions

(On-the-Fly Method)

You don’t always have to create ledgers beforehand.
TallyPrime 7.0 allows you to create ledgers instantly during voucher entry.

📌 When Is This Used?

You use this feature when:

  • The required ledger is not already created

  • You are entering a Sales, Purchase, Payment, Receipt, or Journal voucher

  • You want to quickly create a new customer, supplier, expense, or income ledger


🪜 Step-by-Step Process

Step 1️⃣: Open Voucher Entry Screen

  1. Open TallyPrime

  2. Go to Gateway of Tally

  3. Select Vouchers

  4. Choose the required voucher type (e.g., Sales, Purchase, Payment, etc.)


Step 2️⃣: Move to Ledger Field

While entering the voucher:

  • Place the cursor in the Ledger Name field

  • If the required ledger does not exist, proceed to the next step


Step 3️⃣: Press Shortcut Key

  • Press Alt + C

👉 The Ledger Creation (Secondary) Screen will open instantly.


Step 4️⃣: Enter Ledger Details

Fill in the required details:

  • Name: (Example: ABC Traders)

  • Under (Group): (Example: Sundry Debtors / Sundry Creditors / Indirect Expenses, etc.)

  • Maintain balances bill-by-bill: Yes (for customers/suppliers)

  • Enter GST details if required

You may also enter:

  • Opening Balance (if any)

  • Address details

  • Contact information


Step 5️⃣: Save the Ledger

  • Press Ctrl + A to Save


Step 6️⃣: Automatic Return

After saving:

    • You will automatically return to the Voucher Entry Screen

    • The newly created ledger will appear in the voucher

    • Continue entering the remaining voucher details


TallyPrime - Receipt Voucher Entry for Cash Receipt

📌 Important Note

The On-the-Fly method saves time and improves workflow efficiency during data entry.
It is especially useful when entering Purchase, Sales, Payment, or Receipt vouchers.


⌨️ Summary of Key Shortcuts (TallyPrime 7.0)

Action Shortcut
Create Ledger (On-the-Fly) Alt + C
Delete Voucher / Master Alt + D
Select Multiple (Bulk Selection) Spacebar
Exception Reports Ctrl + J
Go To Alt + G