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