How To Create Invoice

How To Create Invoice

Navigation Path:
Billing Module → Invoice →  Click on + Invoice 

1.1 Invoice Details Section

1.1.1 Invoice Series (Mandatory)

Field type
Dropdown.

Purpose
Defines invoice numbering format.

Behavior:

  • User selects series (example: Sale, FY, etc.)
  • System generates invoice number based on series configuration
  • Controls prefix, suffix, and starting number logic

Important
Invoice number logic depends on Voucher Series configuration.

1.1.2 Invoice No. (Mandatory)
Auto-filled based on selected series.

1.1.3 Currency (Mandatory)

Field type
Dropdown.

Default
INR.

1.1.4 Bill Date (Mandatory)

Field type
Date picker.

Purpose
Defines invoice date.

1.1.5 Select Due Days

Field type
Dropdown.

Purpose
Defines payment term duration. The system may calculate due date automatically based on selected days.

1.1.6 Select Sales Person

Field type
Dropdown.

Purpose
Assigns responsible salespeople.

Used for:

  • Performance tracking
  • Sales reporting
  • Commission calculation (if enabled)

1.1.7 Order ID

Field type
Optional.

Purpose
Used to link invoices with a specific order record.

Client Details Section

2.1 Customer Name (Mandatory)

Field type
Dropdown selection.

When selected:

  • Billing address auto-fetches
  • GSTIN auto-fetches
  • Customer details populate below

2.2 Contact Person Name

Field type
Optional.

Purpose
Used when a customer organization has multiple contacts.

2.3 Bill to Address (Mandatory)

Field type
Dropdown selection.

Purpose
Defines official billing address.

2.4 Ship to Address

Field type
Optional.

Purpose
Used when delivery location differs from billing address.

Item Details Section

This is the most important section of invoice creation.

3.1 Table Columns

  • SR. NO.
    Auto-generated sequence number.
  • Item and Description
    Select item from product master.
    If item not available:
    Click Product button to create a new product
  • Description
    Optional item-level notes.
    Character limit: 500.
  • HSN Code
    Required for GST compliance. Defines tax category.
  • UOM
    Unit of Measurement.
    Example: PCS, KG, MTR, etc.
  • QTY
    Quantity of product.
  • Rate
    Price per unit.
  • Amount
    Auto-calculated field.
    Formula:
    Amount = Quantity × Rate
    Users cannot manually override calculated logic.
  • GST (Percent)
    Dropdown selection.
    Options include: 0 percent, 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent, 28 percent.
    The system calculates tax based on the selected rate.
  • Net Amount
    Auto-calculated.
    Formula:
    Net Amount = Amount + GST
  • Action Column
    Used to delete an item row.
  • New Row
    Adds an additional item row for multi-product invoices.

Transporter Details

Expandable section. Used when goods movement requires transporter details.
Important for:

  • E-Way Bill
  • Logistics tracking

Tax and Summary Section (Right Side Panel)

This section calculates totals in real time.

5.1 GST Breakdown

System shows cumulative values for:

  • GST 0%
  • GST 5%
  • GST 12%
  • GST 18%
  • GST 28%

5.2 Net Total
Sum of all item amounts before GST.

5.3 GST
Total GST amount.

5.4 Round Off
Manual adjustment field used to adjust final decimal difference.

5.5 Cash Discount
Optional deduction field.

5.6 Final Adjustment
Additional manual adjustment option.

5.7 Grand Total
Final payable amount.

Formula:
Grand Total = (Net Total + GST plus or minus Round Off minus Discount plus or minus Adjustment)

Additional Notes Section

Free text field.

Used for:

  • Payment terms
  • Delivery instructions
  • Bank details
  • Special conditions

Bottom Action Buttons

7.1 Cancel
Closes the screen without saving.

7.2 Submit
Validates mandatory fields. Creates invoice record. Invoice appears in the Invoice List.

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