Invoicing - Ledger Entries
The Invoicing Ledger Entries represent the permanent record of all posted central invoicing transactions. This guide explains how to work with these entries.
Ledger Overview
Accessing Ledger Entries
- Click on the search icon (🔍) in the top-right corner, or press Alt+Q to open the "Tell me" search feature
- Type "Invoicing Ledger Entries" in the search box
- Select "Invoicing Ledger Entries" from the search results
- The Invoicing Ledger Entries page displays all posted journal lines
Ledger Entry Structure
Each ledger entry contains:
- Transaction details (customer, item, quantity, amounts)
- Source information (which system module generated the entry)
- Status information (pending, invoiced, etc.)
- Invoice references (when applicable)
- Document links (connections to source and target documents)
Working with Ledger Entries
Filtering and Finding Entries
- Use the filter pane to locate specific entries
- Common filters include:
- Customer
- Date range
- Status
- Source type
- Amount range
- Invoice number
Entry Details
To view complete details for an entry:
- Select the entry line
- Review the information in the fact box
- Use the Related Information menu to see additional details
Source Document Reference
To access the original source document:
- Select the ledger entry
- Click Entry > Show Source
- The system opens the source document that generated this entry
Invoice Reference
To view the invoice for an entry (if invoiced):
- Select the ledger entry
- Click Entry > Show Invoice
- The system opens the related sales invoice
Ledger Entry Status
Ledger entries have several possible statuses:
Pending
- Entry has been posted but not yet invoiced
- Available for invoice generation
Transferred to Invoice
- Entry has been included in a draft sales invoice
- Not yet fully processed through the sales system
Invoice Posted
- Entry has been included in a posted sales invoice
- Invoice process is complete
Canceled
- Entry has been canceled and will not be invoiced
- May have a reference to a correction entry
Partner Synchronization Status
For multi-company setups, entries also have a partner synchronization status:
Pending
- Entry needs to be synchronized with partner companies
- Waiting for synchronization process
Synchronized
- Entry has been successfully synchronized with partners
Common Ledger Operations
Creating Invoices
To create invoices from ledger entries:
- Filter to find the entries you want to invoice
- Select one or more entries
- Click Actions > Create Invoice
- Complete the invoice creation process
Custom Analysis
For deeper analysis:
- Export ledger data to Excel
- Use Business Intelligence tools with your data
- Create custom reports through the reporting system
Troubleshooting Ledger Issues
Entries Not Appearing
If expected entries are missing:
- Verify journal posting was successful
- Check that filters are set correctly
- Ensure you have permission to view all entries
Status Not Updating
If entry status is incorrect:
- Check related documents (invoice, credit memo)
- Verify processing of related documents completed
- Check for blocking validation issues
Synchronization Problems
For partner synchronization issues:
- Check network connectivity between companies
- Verify partner settings and permissions
- Review the synchronization log for errors
Next Steps
For related processes, see:
- Invoice Generation to create invoices from ledger entries
- Collection Process to understand how entries are created