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Cost Centres in TallyPrime – FAQ

Last updated on: November 2, 2026 | ⏱ 4 min read

Can I disable a Cost Centre if I no longer need it or if a Cost Centre was enabled by mistake? What should I do if I'm unable to delete the Cost Centre?

You can disable Cost Centres when they are no longer required for a specific ledger, for any ledger, or if they were enabled by mistake. However, a Cost Centre cannot be deleted if expenses are allocated to it. In such cases, transfer the expense allocations to another Cost Centre, delete the Cost Centre, and then disable the Cost Centre feature if required. Note that, after disabling Cost Centres, you cannot view Cost Centre-wise reports unless you enable the feature again.

Can I import the cost center class from one company to another?

No. Currently, you cannot import Cost Centre Classes from one company to another in TallyPrime. If you need the same Cost Centre Class in another company, you must create the Cost Centre Class.

Can I create a Sub Cost Category under a Cost Category?

No. You cannot create a Sub Cost Category under a Cost Category.

Can I use cost centres in Delivery Note and Receipt Note in TallyPrime?

You can allocate Cost Centres while creating a Delivery Note in TallyPrime. However, Cost Centres are not supported in Receipt Notes.

Can I view Cost Centre-wise Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet in TallyPrime?

No. Currently, you cannot view Profit & Loss A/c or Balance Sheet Cost Centre-wise in TallyPrime. If you require such reports, you can explore relevant add-ons available in TallyShop.

Can I allocate a Cost Centre in an Inventory voucher?

No. Cost Centres are designed to track income and expenses by departments, projects, locations, or similar business units. Therefore, Cost Centre allocations can be made only in accounting vouchers and cannot be used in inventory vouchers.

Why do I get the message "Why do I get the message "Cost Break-up Total does not match for ledger (under Category Primary Cost Category)" while importing transactions?" while importing transactions?ction

This message appears when the Cost Centre is assigned to a different Cost Category in the importing company than in the exporting company. Update the Cost Centre to the correct Cost Category and import the transactions again.

Why do I get the message "The Cost Centre does not belong to the Category!" while importing or exporting data?

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Press Alt+G (Go To) > Alter Master > Ledger > type of select ledger name and press Enter. Bring the cursor to Opening Balance and press spacebar to remove it. Press Ctrl+A to save the ledger. Create a ledger for salary advance adjustment under Loans and Advances (Assets) with an opening balance of Rs. 5,000 and cost centres not applicable. Press Alt+G (Go To) > Create Master > type or select ledger and press Enter. Enter Name. Under: Loans and Advances (Assets). Cost Centres are applicable: No. Opening Balance: 5,000. Press Ctrl+A to save the ledger. Record a Journal Voucher with Salary Advance and Salary Advance Adjustment ledgers. Press Alt+G (Go To) > Create Voucher > press F7. Under By (Debit), select the Salary Advance ledger. The Cost Allocations for the ledger screen appears. In the Cost Allocations screen, select: Employee A and enter Rs. 3,000. Employee B and enter Rs. 2,000. Press Ctrl+A to accept the screen. Under To (Credit), select the Salary Advance Adjustment ledger. 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