How to Convert a Sales Order to Invoice in GPOS
This tutorial will guide you through the process of converting a saved Sales Order (SO) into an Invoice (SI) in GPOS.
🛠️ Why You Need to Convert a Sales Order to an Invoice
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To finalize a customer order into a billable invoice
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To track partial or full delivery of ordered items
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To update payment status (advance, due, or full payment)
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To manage stock movement after delivery
📋 Steps to Convert Sales Order to Invoice in GPOS
✅ Step 1: Go to the Sales Order List
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Log in to your GPOS dashboard.
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From the side menu, navigate to the “Orders” module.
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You will see a list of all sales orders with details like Order ID, Customer, Payment Status, and Delivery Status.
✅ Step 2: Search and Select the Sales Order
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Use the search bar or filters to find the Sales Order (SO) you want to convert.
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Click on the “Sales Order to Invoice” option from the Action column.
✅ Step 3: Fill Invoice Details
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The system will generate a draft invoice with:
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Order ID (e.g., SO-2508-0002)
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Customer Name (e.g., ak hardware dr/56353)
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Invoice ID auto-generated (e.g., SI-2508-0042)
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Date (editable)
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Sales Account (choose the ledger account)
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Reference (optional)
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✅ Step 4: Select Products & Quantities
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The system shows the Left Quantity from the Sales Order.
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Enter the delivery quantity for each product.
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Example: If 10 items were ordered but only 5 are being delivered now, enter 5 in Deliver Quantity.
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Verify the Unit Price, Discounts, and Taxes.
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Select the Stock Location from which items are being delivered.
✅ Step 5: Add Shipment Details (Optional)
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Enter the Shipment Address, Shipment Status, and Delivered To details.
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Add Sales Note or Payment Note if required.
✅ Step 6: Review Totals
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Check:
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Total Items
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Total Quantity
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Net Total Amount
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Discounts / Taxes
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Shipment Charges
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Total Invoice Amount
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✅ Step 7: Record Payment
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Enter the Advance Received or the Received Amount.
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Select the Payment Method (Cash, Card, Bank, Credit, etc.).
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Choose the Debit Account (e.g., Cash 2, Bank A/c).
✅ Step 8: Save the Invoice
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Click Save to generate the Invoice.
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GPOS will update:
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The Sales Order (marking delivered or partially delivered)
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The Customer ledger
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The Inventory stock
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🔐 Important Notes
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Partial delivery is supported — you can convert the remaining items into another invoice later.
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Only authorized users can convert Sales Orders to Invoices.
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All conversions are logged for audit tracking.
🎯 Tips
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Always cross-check customer details before finalizing.
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For large orders, use partial delivery to manage stock properly.
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Keep shipment details updated for better tracking.
✅ By following these steps, you can efficiently convert any Sales Order into an Invoice in GPOS — ensuring accurate billing, proper inventory updates, and smooth order fulfillment.