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