How to See Deleted Entries in Tally Prime Edit Log – Full Guide, Tracking Methods & FAQs (2025)

Published on: 27-11-2025 Call CA Tally HelpDesk +91 9205471661, 8368262875

Tally Prime Edit Log is one of the most powerful features for audit, compliance, and data transparency. With Edit Log enabled, Tally keeps track of every change made in your data, including:

• Edited vouchers
• Modified masters
• Deleted entries
• Cancelled vouchers
• User-wise activity
• Time-stamped logs

This feature is especially useful for CA firms, auditors, multi-user companies, and businesses that need complete control over accounting changes.

In this full 6-minute guide, you will learn exactly how to see deleted entries using Tally Prime Edit Log, how the feature works, and why it is crucial for accurate bookkeeping.

⭐ 1. What Is Edit Log in Tally Prime?

Edit Log is a built-in feature available in TallyPrime Edit Log Version. Once enabled, Tally tracks:

• Who made changes
• What was changed
• When it was changed
• Before and after values
• Whether a voucher or master was deleted

Deleted vouchers do NOT disappear completely — they remain visible in Edit Log History, making your data tamper-proof and audit-friendly.

⭐ 2. Why You Need Edit Log to Track Deleted Vouchers

Without Edit Log:

• Deleted entries leave no trace
• You cannot find who deleted them
• You cannot restore the deleted voucher
• Auditors cannot verify missing entries
• Fraud and errors can go unnoticed

With Edit Log ON:

• Every delete action is recorded
• The original voucher info stays visible
• User details are stored
• Timestamp and reason for delete are logged
• Audit becomes simple & safe

⭐ 3. How to Enable Edit Log in Tally Prime

Edit Log comes pre-enabled in the Tally Prime Edit Log version.
If not enabled:

Go to:

F1 (Help) → Settings → Product & Features → Enable Edit Log → YES

Restart Tally after enabling it.

⭐ 4. How to See Deleted Entries in Tally Prime Edit Log (Step-by-Step)

This is the main section users search for. Follow these steps carefully:

STEP 1: Open Tally Prime – Select Your Company

Ensure you are using:

TallyPrime Edit Log Version

This version tracks deletion and modification history.

STEP 2: Go to “Edit Log” Menu

From Gateway of Tally:

Display More Reports → Edit Log

You will see categories such as:

• Masters
• Vouchers
• Company-level changes

STEP 3: Select “Vouchers” to See Deleted Entries

Go to:

Display → Edit Log → Vouchers

Here you will see:

• All modified vouchers
• All deleted vouchers
• All created vouchers

Deleted vouchers will appear with the Action Type: Deleted.

STEP 4: Choose the Voucher Type

For example:

• Sales
• Purchase
• Receipt
• Payment
• Contra
• Journal
• Credit Note
• Debit Note

Select the voucher type to see delete history.

STEP 5: View Deleted Entry Details

When you click on a deleted voucher, Tally shows:

✔ Voucher Number

✔ Ledger Name

✔ Amount

✔ Narration

✔ User who deleted it

✔ Date & time of deletion

✔ Original voucher snapshot

✔ What triggered the deletion

This makes it easy to track errors or fraud.

STEP 6: Print or Export Edit Log Reports

You can export the deleted voucher list in:

• PDF
• Excel
• JSON
• XML

Go to:

Alt + E → Export
or
Ctrl + P → Print

Great for audits & compliance checks.

⭐ 5. Can You Restore a Deleted Voucher in Tally?

❌ No Restore Option

Tally does NOT allow restoring deleted entries directly.

✔ But You Can Re-Enter Manually

Since the deleted entry appears in Edit Log with full details, you can recreate it exactly as before.

⭐ 6. How Deleted Entry Tracking Helps Businesses

✔ Prevents fraud

✔ Reduces data manipulation

✔ Helps auditors trace missing entries

✔ Avoids GST report mismatches

✔ Ensures accountability in multi-user offices

✔ Provides user-wise activity history

Organizations with multiple accountants rely heavily on Edit Log to ensure data transparency.

⭐ 7. Practical Example: Viewing a Deleted Sales Voucher

Suppose a staff member accidentally deletes a Sales Invoice.

In Edit Log:

• Voucher Type: Sales
• Action: Deleted
• User: “admin2”
• Date: 15-11-2025
• Time: 12:42 PM
• Amount: ₹48,900
• Customer Ledger: XYZ Traders

You can now easily recreate this invoice.

⭐ 8. Difference Between Cancelled & Deleted Vouchers

Cancelled vouchers can be reactivated. Deleted cannot.

⭐ 9. How to Prevent Accidental Deletion

Use security controls:

Gateway → Company → Security Control → User Roles

Set:

• Disallow: Delete Voucher
• Allow: View Only
• Allow: Create Voucher
• Disallow: Alter Voucher

This ensures only senior staff can delete vouchers.

�� FAQs – Edit Log & Deleted Vouchers in Tally Prime

1. Can I see deleted vouchers without Edit Log enabled?

❌ No. Tally does not track deleted entries unless Edit Log is active.

2. Does Edit Log slow down Tally?

Minimal impact. It is optimized for performance.

3. Can I restore deleted vouchers?

❌ Not automatically.
✔ But you can re-enter using data from Edit Log.

4. Is Edit Log available in Tally ERP 9?

No. It is only available in TallyPrime Edit Log version.

5. What happens if I switch off Edit Log?

You cannot switch it off. It is permanently enabled in Edit Log edition.

6. Can auditors access Edit Log remotely?

Yes, using Tally.NET Remote Access.

7. Where can I find Edit Log reports?

Display → Edit Log → Vouchers / Masters

8. Are deleted vouchers shown in GST reports?

No. Only existing vouchers appear.
Deleted ones appear only in Edit Log.

9. Can I filter deleted entries by date or user?

Yes. Use:

F12 → Filters → User / Date / Voucher Type

10. Does Edit Log track changes in Masters?

Yes. It records:

• Ledger modifications
• Stock item changes
• Category updates
• GST rate changes

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