Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing is essential for maintaining healthy cash flow and customer relationships. Dynamics 365 Business Central offers powerful tools to streamline this process. This Dynamics 365 Business Central training post aims to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to enter a sales invoice in Dynamics 365 Business Central, including a section on entering a sales invoice from a journal.
Step-by-Step Guide to Enter a Sales Invoice in Dynamics 365 Business Central
1. Navigate to Sales Invoices
To begin, log in to your Dynamics 365 Business Central account. From the dashboard, navigate to the Sales module. Select 'Sales Invoices' from the menu to access the Sales Invoices page:
2. Create a New Sales Invoice
Click on the 'New' button to create a new sales invoice. This will open a new window where you can enter the details of the invoice:
3. Enter Customer Information
In the 'Customer' field, select the customer for whom you are creating the invoice. You can either choose an existing customer from the list or create a new customer by clicking the 'New' option.
4. Fill in Invoice Details
- Invoice Date: Enter the date when the invoice is created.
- Due Date: Enter the payment due date.
- Posting Date: This is the date that the invoice will post to the ledger.
- External Document No.: This field can be used to enter any external reference number.
5. Add Line Items
Scroll down to the 'Lines' section to add the items or services being invoiced. Click on 'New Line' to add each item:
- Type: Select 'Item' or 'G/L Account' depending on what you are invoicing.
- No.: Select the item number or account number.
- Description: This field will auto-populate based on the item or account selected.
- Quantity: Enter the quantity being sold.
- Unit Price: Enter the price per unit.
- Amount: The system will calculate this based on the quantity and unit price.
- Dimensions: Add Dimensions, if applicable.
6. Apply Discounts and Taxes
If applicable, apply any discounts or taxes. You can add these in the 'Line Discounts' and 'Tax' fields respectively.
7. Review and Post the Invoice
Review the invoice to ensure all details are correct. Once satisfied, click on the 'Post' button to post the invoice to the ledger. You can also choose to print or email the invoice directly to the customer from this screen.
How to Enter a Sales Invoice from a Journal
Sometimes, you may need to enter a sales invoice directly from a journal. Here are the steps to do so:
1. Navigate to General Journals
From the dashboard, navigate to the 'Finance' module and select 'General Journals.'
2. Create a New Journal Entry
Click on the 'New' button to create a new journal entry. Select the appropriate journal template and batch.
3. Enter Journal Lines
In the journal lines section, enter the following details:
- Posting Date: Enter the date the invoice should be posted.
- Document Type: Select 'Invoice.'
- Document No.: Enter a unique invoice number.
- Account Type: Select 'Customer.'
- Account No.: Select the customer number.
- Description: Enter a description for the invoice.
- Amount: Enter the invoice amount.
- Bal. Account Type: 'G/L Account.'
- Bal. Account Number: Sales account.
4. Balance the Journal Entry
Ensure the journal entry is balanced by entering the corresponding credit or debit against the appropriate accounts.
5. Review and Post the Journal Entry
Review the journal entry for accuracy. Once satisfied, click on the 'Post' button to post the journal entry.
Conclusion
Entering sales invoices in Dynamics 365 Business Central is a straightforward process that ensures your financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Whether you prefer entering invoices directly or through a journal, this guide provides a detailed overview to help you perform these tasks efficiently. Regular use of these features will enhance your invoicing process, contributing to better financial management and customer satisfaction.
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