Deposit and payment processing

This explains the procedure for processing receipts and payments in ERPNext.

6 min
Updated: March 5, 2026
Beginner
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What is Payment Entry?

A payment entry is a form used to record payments received from customers and payments made to suppliers. By linking it to an invoice, accounts receivable and accounts payable are automatically reconciled.


Recording deposits (receipts from customers)

1. Sales invoice Open 2. Click "Create ▾""Deposit" 3. The billing amount will be automatically entered.

Method B: Create a new one

  1. In the search bar入金 type
  2. Click "+ Add"

Input fields

Item NameDescriptionRequired
TypeSelect "Receive"
Customer TypeSelect "Customer"
Business PartnerCustomer from whom payment is received
Deposit AmountAmount Received
Deposit DateDeposit Date
Deposit DestinationDeposit Account (Bank Account)

Reconciliation with invoices

In the "Invoice Assignment" table, specify which invoice the payment is for:

Item NameDescription
Invoice NumberApplicable Sales Invoice
Allocated AmountAmount to be paid for this invoice

Upon submission, the status of the relevant sales invoice will be updated to "Partially Paid" or "Paid."


Record payments (expenses to suppliers)

1. Purchase invoice Open 2. Click "Create ▾""Payment"

Input fields

Item NameDescriptionRequired
TypeSelect "Payment"
Customer TypeSelect "Supplier"
Business PartnersSuppliers to whom payments are made
Payment AmountAmount to Pay
Payment DatePayment Date
Payment SourcePayment Account (Bank Account)

Batch Reconciliation

When recording a single payment for multiple invoices:

  1. Create a new deposit entry.
  2. Click the "Retrieve Unpaid Invoices" button.
  3. Enter the allocated amount for the relevant invoice.
  4. Submission

Next Steps

Once you understand the deposit and payment process, Monthly and annual closing processes Let's move on.

Want to learn more?

If you have any questions about how to use the system, please get in touch. Our ERPNext implementation specialists will support you directly.