Here’s how to view the Stock Query report in TallyPrime and understand the information it provides:
1. Accessing the Stock Query Report:
There are two main ways to access the Stock Query report:
Method 1: From a Voucher
- Navigate to a voucher where a stock item is involved, such as a Purchase Bill or Sales Invoice.
- Select the stock item in the voucher.
- Press
Alt+S
(Stock Query).
Method 2: Directly from the Gateway of Tally
- Go to the Gateway of Tally (Alt+F12).
- Navigate to Display > More Reports > Statements of Inventory > Stock Query.
Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut:
- Press
Alt+G
(Go To) and type or select “Stock Query.”
2. Understanding the Stock Query Report in TallyPrime:
The Stock Query report provides a detailed breakdown of recent transactions affecting a specific stock item.
It typically includes:
- Item Name: Name of the stock item for which the query is generated.
- Date: Date of the transaction.
- Voucher Type: Type of transaction (e.g., Purchase Bill, Sales Invoice, Stock Journal).
- Voucher No.: Reference number of the transaction.
- Party: Name of the party involved in the transaction (supplier for purchases, customer for sales).
- Actual Qty: Quantity of the stock item received (positive) or issued (negative) in the transaction.
- Billed Qty (Optional): This might be displayed for purchase transactions and represents the quantity billed by the supplier, which could differ from the actual quantity received.
- Rate: Cost price per unit for purchases or selling price per unit for sales (depending on the transaction type).
- Amount: Total cost or revenue associated with the transaction (quantity multiplied by rate).
- Balance (Optional): The remaining quantity of the stock item after the transaction (might not be displayed by default).
3. Example of Stock Query Report:
You want to view the recent transactions for your “T-Shirt (M)” stock item. The report might show:
Item Name | Date | Voucher Type | Voucher No. | Party | Actual Qty | Billed Qty (Optional) | Rate | Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T-Shirt (M) | May 10th | Purchase Bill | PUR-003 | ABC Suppliers | 20 | – | 500 | 10,000 |
T-Shirt (M) | May 15th | Sales Invoice | S-004 | XYZ Customer | -15 | – | 600 | -9,000 |
4. Benefits of Stock Query Report in TallyPrime:
- Provides a quick overview of recent transactions for a specific stock item.
- Helps analyze purchase and sales trends for a particular item.
- Enables you to track the cost price and selling price of the item over time.
- Assists in verifying the accuracy of individual transactions.
5. Additional Considerations for Stock Query Report:
- You can utilize filters in the report to narrow down the results by date range, voucher type, or party.
- By default, the report typically displays the last few transactions. You can configure the report settings to show a larger timeframe (press
F12
– Configure). - The report offers a focused view on a single stock item. Utilize other reports like “Stock Item Movement Analysis” for a broader analysis of inventory movement.
By effectively utilizing the Stock Query report in TallyPrime, you gain valuable insights into the recent activity surrounding a specific stock item, empowering you to optimize your inventory management and purchasing strategies.
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