You can alter an existing cost category in the single mode. Alternatively, multiple cost categories can be altered in the multiple mode, if required. Cost categories can also be deleted in the alteration mode, if there are no cost centres tagged to the cost category.
To alter an existing Cost Category
1. Go to Gateway of Tally > Accounts Info. > Cost Categories > Alter (under Single Cost Category).
Note: You can alter many cost categories in one go by selecting Alter under Multiple Cost Categories in the Cost Categories menu.
2. Select the Cost Category from the List of Categories. The Cost Category Alteration screen appears.
3. Make the changes in the required fields.
4. Press Ctrl+A to accept.
To delete a Cost category
1. Go to Gateway of Tally > Accounts Info. > Cost Categories > Alter (under Single Cost Category).
2. Select the Cost Category from the List of Categories. The Cost Category Alteration screen appears.
3. Click D: Delete.
4. Click Enter to confirm deletion of the cost category.
Note: A cost category tagged to a cost centre can't be deleted.