Create Stock Items with Barcode in TallyPrime: 4 Steps + Example

In TallyPrime, you can create Stock Items with Barcode for easy tracking, scanning, and management of inventory.

Barcoding helps businesses manage stock items efficiently and minimizes manual errors during stock movements, sales, and purchases.

Let’s go through the steps in detail to create a stock item with a barcode in TallyPrime.

1. Steps to Create Stock Items with Barcode in TallyPrime:

1. Enable Barcode Feature:

• To use barcodes in stock items, first ensure that the barcode feature is enabled.
• Go to Gateway of Tally → F11: Features → Inventory Features.
• Set Enable Barcode for Stock Items to Yes.

2. Create a Stock Item with Barcode:

• Go to Gateway of Tally → Inventory Info → Stock Items → Create.
• In the Stock Item Creation screen, enter the following details:
  • Name of the Stock Item: Give your stock item a relevant name, e.g., Product A.
  • Alias: If required, enter an alias for easier identification.
  • Under: Choose the stock group under which the item will be categorized.
  • Units: Define the unit of measurement (e.g., pieces, kilograms, etc.).
  • Rate of Item: Enter the rate per unit of the stock item.

3. Enter Barcode Details:

• After entering the basic details of the stock item, go to the Barcode field.
• Enter the barcode for the stock item. You can either manually enter the barcode or use a barcode generator tool to generate one.
• Barcodes can be printed on the stock item labels and scanned using a barcode scanner for easy access and quick transactions.

4. Save the Stock Item:

Once you have entered the barcode and other details, press Enter to save the stock item.

2. Example of Creating Stock Items with Barcode in TallyPrime:

Let’s assume you are selling Product A, a type of mobile phone.

You want to add a barcode for easy identification at checkout and stock management.

• Name: Mobile Phone – Product A
• Unit: Pieces
• Rate: ₹15,000 per piece
• Barcode: 123456789012

Once you have entered these details in TallyPrime, whenever this product is sold, you can use a barcode scanner to scan the item, reducing the need for manual data entry.

3. Using Barcode in Sales and Purchase Transactions in TallyPrime:

• When recording a sales or purchase transaction, you can use the barcode scanner to scan the stock items.
• Go to Gateway of Tally → Vouchers → Sales or Purchase.
• While selecting the stock item, you can scan the barcode, and the item will automatically be populated in the voucher.

4. Benefits of Creating Stock Items with Barcode in TallyPrime:

1. Faster Transactions:

Barcodes reduce manual entry during sales and purchase transactions, speeding up the process.

2. Reduced Errors:

Barcode scanning reduces human error, ensuring that the correct items are selected in each transaction.

3. Improved Inventory Control:

With barcodes, stock tracking becomes more efficient, helping businesses maintain accurate stock levels and manage inventory efficiently.

By incorporating barcodes into your stock items, TallyPrime helps streamline inventory management, improves accuracy, and enhances the speed of operations across your business.