Deposit and payment processing
This explains the procedure for processing receipts and payments in ERPNext.
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)
Method A: Create from sales invoice (recommended)
1. Sales invoice Open 2. Click "Create ▾" → "Deposit" 3. The billing amount will be automatically entered.
Method B: Create a new one
- In the search bar
入金type - Click "+ Add"
Input fields
| Item Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Select "Receive" | ✅ |
| Customer Type | Select "Customer" | ✅ |
| Business Partner | Customer from whom payment is received | ✅ |
| Deposit Amount | Amount Received | ✅ |
| Deposit Date | Deposit Date | ✅ |
| Deposit Destination | Deposit Account (Bank Account) | ✅ |
Reconciliation with invoices
In the "Invoice Assignment" table, specify which invoice the payment is for:
| Item Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Invoice Number | Applicable Sales Invoice |
| Allocated Amount | Amount 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)
Method A: Create from purchase invoice (recommended)
1. Purchase invoice Open 2. Click "Create ▾" → "Payment"
Input fields
| Item Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Select "Payment" | ✅ |
| Customer Type | Select "Supplier" | ✅ |
| Business Partners | Suppliers to whom payments are made | ✅ |
| Payment Amount | Amount to Pay | ✅ |
| Payment Date | Payment Date | ✅ |
| Payment Source | Payment Account (Bank Account) | ✅ |
Batch Reconciliation
When recording a single payment for multiple invoices:
- Create a new deposit entry.
- Click the "Retrieve Unpaid Invoices" button.
- Enter the allocated amount for the relevant invoice.
- Submission
Next Steps
Once you understand the deposit and payment process, Monthly and annual closing processes Let's move on.