Processing purchase invoices
This guide explains how to process purchase invoices using ERPNext and integrate them into payment management.

Related Articles The pre-invoice process (receiving processing) is Inventory Record or Material acceptance . The order itself Ordering Workbench / Purchase Order Creation Editor .
What you can do on this screen

A purchase invoice is a document that records invoices from suppliers. Once confirmed, the accounts payable entry is automatically recorded and reflected in payment management.
How to Create a Purchase Invoice
Method A: Create from the purchase order (recommended)
- Confirmed Purchase Order Open, or Ordering Workbench Tracing directly from the ordered line
- Click "Create ▾" → "Purchase Invoice"
Method B: Created from the arrival record
- Confirmed Inventory Record or Material acceptance Open
- Click "Create ▾" → "Purchase Invoice"
Method C: Create a new
- In the search bar
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Input Items

Header Information
| Item Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Invoiced supplier | ✅ |
| Invoice Date | Invoice date from supplier | ✅ |
| Payment Due Date | Payment due date | - |
| Supplier Invoice Number | Supplier Invoice Number (for verification) | - |
Item Table
If you create the form from a purchase order or incoming shipment, the item details will be automatically entered.
| Item Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Code | Select from Item Master |
| Quantity | Invoiced Quantity |
| Unit Price | Purchase Price |
| Expense Account | Account titles to be recorded as expenses |
Confirmation and Reflection in Accounting
Clicking "Confirm" will take the following action:
- Recording Accounts Payable: Accounts Payable / Purchases journal entries will be automatically generated.
- Recorded as accounts payable: This will be reflected in payment management.
Payment Records

The procedure for recording payments to suppliers is as follows:
- Open the confirmed purchase invoice.
- Click "Create ▾" → "Payment"
- Enter the payment amount, payment date, and payment method.
- "Save" → "Confirm"
Once the full payment is complete, the status will change to "Paid".
Status of Purchase Invoices
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | In progress |
| Confirmed (Unpaid) | Invoice confirmed, payment pending |
| Partial Payment | Partial payment made |
| Paid | Full payment completed |
| Overdue | Payment due date has passed and is unpaid |
| Cancellation | Cancelled |
Next Steps
The record of the purchasing flow (request → approval → order → receipt → invoice → payment) is completed here.
A comprehensive overview:
- Company-wide purchase request status → Purchase Request Details (Company-wide List)
- The entire ordering process → Ordering Workbench
- Transaction status by supplier → Supplier management
Manuals for other roles:
- Manufacturing Manager: Creating a Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Accounting staff: Setting up account titles