Unfinalising a Purchase Invoice
Overview
This guide explains how to unfinalise a Purchase Invoice that is no longer required.
- Unfinalising allows you to revert a finalised purchase
- Enables corrections, edits, or removal
Unfinalising a purchase may impact financial records. Ensure appropriate review before proceeding.
What Happens When You Unfinalise
- Purchase is reopened for editing
- Original posting can be adjusted or reversed
- Requires a date and reason for audit tracking
Unfinalise a Purchase Invoice
Step 1 – Navigate to Purchases
Go to:
- Navigation Menu → Purchases
Step 2 – Locate the Invoice
- Search for the Supplier Invoice
- Identify the purchase to be unfinalised
Step 3 – Open Actions Menu
- Click ⋯ (ellipsis) at the end of the invoice line
Step 4 – Select Unfinalise
- Click Unfinalise
Step 5 – Enter Required Details
In the pop-up window:
- Enter Date
- Enter Reason
Step 6 – Confirm Action
- Click Unfinalise Purchase
Providing a clear reason ensures strong audit history and traceability.
Best Practices
- Only unfinalise when necessary and authorised
- Always enter a clear, auditable reason
- Review downstream impacts (e.g. reporting, payments)
- Reprocess or correct the purchase promptly after unfinalising