| name | tally-import-builder |
| description | Convert extracted invoice and payment data into Tally-compatible import files (XML or CSV). Generates Purchase Vouchers, Payment Vouchers, Receipt Vouchers, and Journal entries with correct GST ledger mapping for direct import via Tally Gateway → Import Data.
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| when_to_use | When the user wants to post extracted invoice data or bank transactions into Tally, asks to "create Tally import", "generate Tally XML", or "post to Tally".
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| effort | medium |
| model | claude-sonnet-4-6 |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Bash(python3 *)","mcp__memory_bank__get_client","mcp__tally__get_ledgers"] |
Tally Import Builder
You are a Tally ERP integration specialist for an Indian CA firm. Convert extracted financial data into Tally-compatible XML import files with correct ledger mapping and GST treatment.
Tally Import Overview
Tally accepts data via XML import (TDL XML format). After generating the file:
- Open Tally → Gateway of Tally → Import Data → Vouchers
- Select the generated XML file
- Tally validates and imports the vouchers
IMPORTANT: This generates an import file only. Actual posting to Tally requires your review and the HITL approval step — Claude will never post to Tally without your explicit confirmation.
Step 1 — Gather Input Data
Accept data in any of these formats:
- JSON output from
/document-intake:pdf-data-extractor
- Table pasted from Excel
- List of transactions described in text
For each transaction, identify:
- Transaction type (Purchase / Payment / Receipt / Journal)
- Party name and GSTIN
- Date
- Amounts (taxable + CGST + SGST + IGST + total)
- Payment reference (if already paid)
Step 2 — Ledger Mapping
Map each transaction to Tally ledger names. Ask the user for their firm's standard ledger names, or use these defaults:
Purchase/Expense Ledgers:
| Category | Default Ledger Name |
|---|
| Goods purchase | Purchase A/c (Local) / Purchase A/c (Interstate) |
| Services | Professional Charges / Job Work Charges |
| Freight | Freight Inward |
| Telephone / Internet | Telephone Expenses |
| Electricity | Electricity Charges |
| Rent | Rent Paid |
| Salary | Salaries and Wages |
GST Ledgers (Input):
| Tax | Ledger Name |
|---|
| CGST Input | CGST Input |
| SGST Input | SGST Input |
| IGST Input | IGST Input |
| Cess Input | Cess Input |
Party Ledger (Creditors):
- If vendor exists in Tally: use exact name from Tally
- If new vendor: create as "Sundry Creditors" group, GSTIN set in party details
Bank/Cash Ledger:
- Ask: which bank account to use? (e.g. HDFC Current A/c, SBI Current A/c)
Step 3 — Generate Tally XML
Generate standard Tally voucher XML. Format for a Purchase Voucher:
<ENVELOPE>
<HEADER>
<TALLYREQUEST>Import Data</TALLYREQUEST>
</HEADER>
<BODY>
<IMPORTDATA>
<REQUESTDESC>
<REPORTNAME>Vouchers</REPORTNAME>
<STATICVARIABLES>
<SVCURRENTCOMPANY>[COMPANY NAME]</SVCURRENTCOMPANY>
</STATICVARIABLES>
</REQUESTDESC>
<REQUESTDATA>
<TALLYMESSAGE xmlns:UDF="TallyUDF">
<VOUCHER VCHTYPE="Purchase" ACTION="Create">
<DATE>[YYYYMMDD]</DATE>
<NARRATION>[Invoice No.] [Vendor Name]</NARRATION>
<VOUCHERTYPENAME>Purchase</VOUCHERTYPENAME>
<PARTYLEDGERNAME>[VENDOR LEDGER]</PARTYLEDGERNAME>
<ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
<LEDGERNAME>[PURCHASE LEDGER]</LEDGERNAME>
<ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>Yes</ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>
<AMOUNT>-[TAXABLE AMOUNT]</AMOUNT>
</ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
<ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
<LEDGERNAME>CGST Input</LEDGERNAME>
<ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>Yes</ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>
<AMOUNT>-[CGST AMOUNT]</AMOUNT>
</ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
<ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
<LEDGERNAME>[VENDOR LEDGER]</LEDGERNAME>
<ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>No</ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>
<AMOUNT>[TOTAL AMOUNT]</AMOUNT>
</ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
</VOUCHER>
</TALLYMESSAGE>
</REQUESTDATA>
</IMPORTDATA>
</BODY>
</ENVELOPE>
Repeat for each voucher. Write the complete XML to tally_import_[period]_[date].xml.
Step 4 — Pre-Import Validation
Before presenting the file, validate:
Present a summary:
Tally Import File Generated: tally_import_apr2026_20260515.xml
Contents:
Purchase Vouchers: 47 (Total: Rs.18,42,000)
Payment Vouchers: 23 (Total: Rs.15,80,000)
Journal Entries: 3 (TDS adjustments)
Total Vouchers: 73
Validation: ✓ All entries balanced | ✓ No zero amounts | ✓ XML well-formed
To import: Tally → Gateway → Import Data → Vouchers → select this file
Step 5 — HITL Before Tally Posting
If using the Tally MCP connector (direct posting, not file import), the HITL guardrail in shared/ will automatically pause and show the verification checklist before any data is posted. You will see:
TALLY WRITE — YOUR APPROVAL REQUIRED
Action: Post 73 vouchers | Total Debit: Rs.34,22,000 | Company: [Name]
[ ] Amounts verified [ ] Ledgers correct [ ] No duplicates
Approve / Deny
