Create a Sale (Invoice) from add sales screen in GPOS
Follow these steps to successfully create a sales invoice using the GPOS Add Sale screen.
📋 Add Sale Screen Overview
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Send SMS: Yes / No (Choose if you want to send an SMS notification)
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Send Email: Yes / No (Choose if you want to send an email notification)
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Print: Choose print format (e.g., A4)
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Customer: Select or add a customer
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Closing Balance: Shows customer’s current balance
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Status: Invoice status (default is Final)
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Invoice ID: Auto-generated unique invoice number (e.g., SI-2508-0011)
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Date: Select invoice date (default is today)
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Reference: Optional reference info
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Sales Account: Choose sales ledger account
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Price Group: Select pricing group if applicable
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Search Product: Search product by name or code to add to invoice
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Quantity: Enter quantity of the product
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Unit: Unit of measurement (pcs, kg, etc.)
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Unit Price: Selling price per unit
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Discount: Apply discount (fixed or percentage)
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Unit Tax: Select applicable tax for the product
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IMEI/SL No./Other Info: Enter if applicable (e.g., serial numbers)
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Stock Location: Select stock location for the product
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Subtotal: Displays subtotal for each product line
🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide to Create Sale
Step 1: Configure Notifications and Print
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Choose if you want to send SMS and/or send Email notifications for this sale.
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Select your preferred print format for the invoice.
Step 2: Select Customer
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Click on the Customer field.
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Search and select an existing customer or add a new one.
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Review the Closing Balance shown to understand customer’s current account standing.
Step 3: Verify Invoice Details
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Confirm the Invoice ID is auto-generated and unique.
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Check the Date; change if needed.
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Add any optional Reference notes.
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Select the appropriate Sales Account (sales ledger account).
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Choose a Price Group if your business uses multiple pricing tiers.
Step 4: Add Products to the Invoice
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Use the Search Product box to find products by name or code.
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Enter the Quantity you want to sell.
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Confirm or adjust the Unit and Unit Price.
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Apply any Discount (fixed amount or percentage).
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Select applicable Unit Tax.
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Add IMEI/Serial Number or other info if necessary.
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Select Stock Location where the product will be deducted from.
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Verify the Subtotal updates accordingly.
Repeat for all products the customer is buying.
Step 5: Review Shipment Details (If Applicable)
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Add Shipment Address, Shipment Status, and Delivered To info if you ship goods.
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Add any relevant Sales Note or Payment Note.
Step 6: Confirm Payment Details
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Review Total Items, Total Quantity, and Net Total Amount.
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Apply any Sale Discount (fixed or percentage).
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Review Sale Tax and Additional Fees if any.
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Add Shipment Charge if applicable.
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Check Total Invoice Amount.
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Enter Received Amount (how much customer is paying now).
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Select Payment Method (Cash, Card, etc.).
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Choose Debit Account for payment.
Step 7: Finalize the Sale
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Double-check all data entries for accuracy.
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Click Save or Complete Sale button.
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Invoice will be saved with the specified Invoice ID.
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Notifications (SMS/Email) will be sent if selected.
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Invoice will print automatically if enabled.
🔐 Notes
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All fields marked with * are mandatory.
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Make sure stock location has sufficient stock before confirming the sale.
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Payment details should match the received amount to avoid discrepancies.
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User permissions govern who can create and edit sales.
🎯 Tips
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Use barcode scanner for faster product entry.
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Regularly update product prices and taxes to avoid mistakes.
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Keep customer details updated for better communication.
This structured flow will help you quickly and accurately create sales invoices in GPOS using the Add Sale screen.