Tally Help Desk – Edit Log (Complete & Detailed Guide)

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Introduction to Edit Log in Tally

The Edit Log feature in Tally Prime is a powerful security and audit tool that helps businesses maintain transparency, accountability, and data integrity. It records every change made to accounting vouchers and masters, ensuring that no alteration goes unnoticed.

The Tally Help Desk provides guidance and support to understand, enable, and manage Edit Logs effectively for compliance and internal control.

What is Edit Log in Tally?

Edit Log is a non-deletable audit trail that automatically records:

• Creation of vouchers

• Modification of vouchers

• Deletion of vouchers

Once enabled, Edit Log entries cannot be altered or removed, even by the administrator.

Why Edit Log is Important

Edit Log is crucial for:

• Audit compliance

• Fraud prevention

• Internal control

• GST and statutory compliance

• Tracking user activities

It helps auditors and business owners verify who changed what and when.

Key Features of Edit Log

1. Automatic recording of changes

2. Time and date stamping

3. User-wise tracking

4. Permanent and tamper-proof logs

5. Voucher-level tracking

6. Audit-ready reports

How to Enable Edit Log in Tally Prime

Follow these steps:

1. Open Tally Prime

2. Select the required Company

3. Press Alt + K (Company)

4. Go to Security

5. Select Enable Edit Log

6. Set it to Yes

7. Save the settings

⚠️ Once enabled, Edit Log cannot be disabled for that company.

Viewing Edit Log Report

To view Edit Log details:

1. Open Tally Prime

2. Go to Display More Reports

3. Select Audit & Compliance

4. Click on Edit Log

5. Choose the voucher type or period

Information Available in Edit Log

The Edit Log report shows:

• Voucher type

• Voucher number

• Date of entry

• Name of user

• Nature of change (Created / Altered / Deleted)

• Old values

• New values

Edit Log for Vouchers

Each voucher change records:

• Amount changes

• Ledger changes

• Date changes

• Narration edits

• Inventory quantity changes

This ensures complete transparency.

Edit Log for Masters

Edit Logs also track changes in:

• Ledger masters

• Stock items

• Cost centers

• Units of measure

User Access & Security

• Edit Log visibility depends on user roles

• Only authorized users can view reports

• Admin can restrict access to prevent misuse

Difference Between Audit Trail and Edit Log

Common Issues & Solutions

1. Edit Log Not Visible

Solution:
Check if:

• You are using Tally Prime Release supporting Edit Log

• Edit Log is enabled in security settings

2. Unable to Disable Edit Log

Reason:
Edit Log is permanent once enabled

3. Performance Issues

Solution:

• Use proper hardware

• Archive old data

• Optimize company data

GST & Legal Compliance

Edit Log helps meet:

• GST audit requirements

• Income Tax audits

• Company law compliance

• Internal audits

Best Practices for Using Edit Log

• Enable Edit Log at the start of financial year

• Assign individual user IDs

• Review logs periodically

• Restrict admin access

• Take regular backups

How Tally Help Desk Supports Edit Log

The Tally Help Desk assists users with:

• Edit Log setup guidance

• Report interpretation

• Troubleshooting issues

• Compliance-related queries

• Version upgrade support

Conclusion

The Edit Log feature in Tally Prime is essential for modern accounting systems. It ensures accuracy, accountability, and compliance by keeping a permanent record of all changes. With the support of the Tally Help Desk, users can confidently manage Edit Logs and maintain transparent accounting practices.

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