Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)FAQs developed for SMAP users have been divided in following categories for ease of navigation. Please click on the requisite category to find relevant answers.
General:
Q1. How can we shift data from old version (SBS) to the new version and vice versa?Ans. There is “restore from old version” option in the file menu to restore data from old version to new. There is no option to restore data from the new version to old. Back to top Q2. Is there any training program of SMAP?Ans. Yes, for details please check our training schedule Back to top Q3. Can I use my company logo on the sale invoice?Ans. No, it is not possible to use your company logo on the invoice; only the software developer can make changes in sale invoice report. Back to top Q4. What is the default User name and Password to run the “Demo Data Company” or my own Company first time?
Ans. User Name: “Admin” Q5. Do ‘Smart Business Suite’ registered users require separate registration for SMAP?Ans. Yes, Smart Business Suite registered users DO require separate registration for SMAP Software. Back to top Q6. How can I get the registration key?
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Register your company name through SMAP web site. You will get Serial number and CD Key. These keys will be required to get registration number / key for your software.
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Q7. I have registered my company with SMAP but have not been allocated ‘Registration Number’. How do I get it?Ans. Please visit Software Registration webpage to receive the ‘Registration Key’. This web link http://smap.smeda.org/downloads/register/index.php is given on the software registration window Back to top Q8. What are the software requirements and installation procedure of SMAP software?Ans. Please follow the procedure given on SMAP Software Download page. Back to top Q9. What should I do when the message “company name should be same as you have entered in Smart Business Suite Software” displays?Ans. You are required to register your company name with SMAP and subsequently receive the identification keys required to run the software. In case ‘company name’ provided in Registration process does not match the entry during Installation process, an error message will be displayed. Therefore, please ensure that you provide the same Company name during both Registration and Installation. Back to top Q10. Why CD Key and Serial Number is required?Ans. To register your licensed version of “SMAP” you are required to enter these numbers. Other wise you will be able to run “Demo Version” only (for limited time). Back to top Q11. What is the installation procedure of SMAP software through its website or CD?Ans. There are two ways you can download SMAP software:
Q12. What should I do when program shows that your serial number is invalid?Ans. Verify your Serial number with SMAP software generated Serial number and CD Key Back to top Q13. Electronic Point Of Sale is not working, what do I do?Ans. When you log on to SMAP, make sure to set the user option as “POS” user in ‘Users Options’. Only users having “POS” clicked will be allowed for POS usage. Back to top Q14. What does the message, ‘Run Time Error’ mean?Ans. This message appears when the software is running but is unable to find required disk space / file is missing or software is not properly installed, etc. Back to top Q15. What is the download procedure?Ans. Click the provided file links one by one, a download dialogue will open; choose option 'Save to Disk'. Save the file to any convenient folder on your computer. Download all the files in the same folder. Back to top Q16. Why the download files are provided in breakups?Ans. This is to facilitate download. It will be difficult to download a large file at one go. Back to top Q17. How To unpost sale invoice?Ans. There is a utility in the software "SMAP--UnpostUtility.exe" in folder where you installed the software. You can completely unpost all posted invoices and make any type of change in the invoice. OR Click here to Download Back to top Q18. I want to print the reports. Can I change page setup?Ans. Go to ‘Reporting Software’ and select a different printer as default, change printing paper size or modify options as per attached printer. Back to top Q19. Why can’t Reports be modified or Data merged with / from other Software?Ans. Modification of reports and data transfer is restricted to control the fraud and error in the financial statements. Back to top Q20. What should I do if I were unable to run or view reports?Ans. After installation if SMAP does not run or reports do not display on the screen, Run “Wjet” file from Win32 folder. Back to top Q21. Barcode is not working, what do I do?Ans. Please make sure you properly install the latest version of SMAP. Only SMAP EPOS software allows barcode printing. Back to top Q22. How do I attach barcode reader with the software?Ans. Most Barcode readers are plug and play devices. Install the barcode reader and it will work with software. However some devices require installation. Please check with the “Barcode Reader” provider for further assistance. Back to top Q23. What is the proper method for transferring of opening balances?Ans. For accurate accountancy reports, use JV for opening balance. It is in compliance with double entry accounting system. If you would transfer the account balances from the balanced trial balance then at period end suspense account will automatically be zero. Back to top Q24. How to solve problems related to ‘Customer Ledger’ and ‘Customer Receipt’?Ans. You can use ‘Customer Adjustment Option’ to adjust customer ledger and ‘Modification Option’ to make changes in customer receipt. For further queries please feel free to contact our helpline. Back to top Q25. What does the message, “Credit limit is insufficient” mean?Ans. While you set up your customers and suppliers, SMAP allows you to set credit limits respectively. While making sale / purchase an invoice, SMAP software notifies users about insufficient limits (if any). Back to top Q26. What to do when inventory is not updated in inventory module while it is updated in activity module?Ans. You are using old version, kindly install the new version available on SMAP website. Back to top Q27. What is the effect of making changes in Setup Checklist?Ans. Setup checklist is given just for information and has no effect on inventory or accounts. Back to top Q28. What to do when in production module the list is saved but not displayed?Ans. You are using old version, kindly install the new version available on SMAP website. Back to top Q29. What is the use of formulization and replacement tabs?
Ans. Formulization Tab: Q30. What is the use of debtors / supplier control account?Ans. For opening balances, always use suspense account for dual effect. Debtors / creditors control accounts are used to transfer balances automatically from respective accounts according to standard accounting practices. Back to top Q31. What is RMA number?Ans. RMA is Return Material Authorization number and originates from user’s manual record. Back to top
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