Add Additional Descriptions to Stock Items in TallyPrime: 5 Steps

TallyPrime allows you to add custom descriptions to stock items beyond the basic name and description fields.

These additional descriptions can provide valuable information for inventory management, sales, and reporting.

1. Steps to Add Additional Descriptions to Stock Items in TallyPrime:

1. Go to Inventory Masters:

Go to Gateway of Tally > Alt+M (Master) and select Inventory Masters.

2. Select Stock Item:

Choose the stock item for which you want to add additional descriptions.

3. Edit Stock Item:

Press Alt+E (Edit) to open the stock item’s details.

4. Add Custom Fields:

• In the Stock Item Details section, click Alt+F12 (Configure) to customize the fields.
• Add new fields with appropriate names and data types (e.g., “Product Description,” “Brand,” “Model Number”).

5. Enter Descriptions:

When creating or editing the stock item, fill in the additional description fields with the relevant information.

2. Example of Adding Additional Descriptions to Stock Items in TallyPrime:

For a stock item named “Laptop,” you might add the following custom fields:

• Product Description: “15.6-inch laptop with Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD”
• Brand: “Dell”
• Model Number: “Inspiron 15 7000”

3. Benefits of Adding Additional Descriptions in TallyPrime:

• Enhanced Inventory Management: Provides more detailed information for tracking and organizing stock items.
• Improved Sales: Helps in describing products effectively to customers.
• Better Reporting: Enhances the quality of reports by providing additional data points.
• Customization: Allows you to tailor the stock item information to your specific business needs.

4. Additional Tips:

• Consistency: Use consistent formatting and terminology for your additional descriptions.
• Relevance: Ensure that the additional information is relevant and useful for your business operations.
• Reporting: Consider creating custom reports to utilize the additional information in your analysis.

By adding additional descriptions to your stock items in TallyPrime, you can improve the efficiency of your inventory management and provide more detailed information for sales and reporting purposes.