Creating Source Invoices Manually

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of manually creating source invoices in Flxpoint, explaining the process for non-automated sources. Explore what source invoices entail, how to create or edit them, follow a hands-on tutorial, and refer to detailed examples and tools, designed for all users, especially newcomers. (Last updated: 08:45 PM -04, Sunday, June 15, 2025)

 

🔍 What Are Manually Created Source Invoices?

In situations where a fulfillment source you are leveraging does not provide a source invoice in an automated format, you can optionally create a source invoice manually via the UI.

Example Scenario:

  • A source (e.g., Supplier X) sends a paper invoice for Order #7001’s FR/FO, which you need to enter manually.
  • You create a source invoice with a total cost of $60, including a $5 shipping fee, and mark it as paid.
  • This invoice helps calculate profitability by comparing it to the order’s $80 revenue.

Add Invoice Interface

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Image: This screenshot shows the initial view of the Source Invoices section with the 'Add Invoice' button, indicating no invoices are attached yet.

Insight: Manual Flexibility

Manually creating source invoices provides a fallback when automation isn’t available, ensuring cost tracking for profitability analysis.

Key Fact: Invoices start as unpaid by default, requiring manual status updates.

 

🛠️ How-to Guides

A. How to Create/Edit a Source Invoice

To create a source invoice, navigate to an order that needs an invoice and find the Add Invoice button.

Source Invoice Creation

Image: This screenshot shows the invoice creation screen, where you can configure fields like FR/FO association, payment status, and line items (e.g., product cost of $9.99).

After clicking Add Invoice, you will be presented with a screen that allows you to configure invoice fields such as:

  • Fulfillment request/Fulfillment orders to associate the invoice with.
  • Payment status of the invoice.
  • Line items (product, shipping, tax, fees, etc.).

The product line item will have additional information associated, such as:

  • Subtotal (cost).
  • Title.
  • FR/FO item associated.
  • Quantity submitted.
  • Per unit cost.

Clicking Save (for updates) or Add (for new invoices) will persist this invoice and associate it with the order/fulfillment request/fulfillment orders.

Insight: Manual Precision

Manually creating invoices allows precise control over costs and associations, ensuring accuracy when automated imports are unavailable.

Key Fact: Linking the correct FR/FO is critical for accurate cost tracking.

This guide ensures you can create or edit source invoices effectively.

 

🧪 Tutorial

Create and Save a Source Invoice

Goal: Manually create and save a source invoice for an order.

Scenario: Order #7001 has a FR/FO with a manual invoice from Supplier X totaling $60.

Steps:

  1. Navigate to Order #7001 and click the Add Invoice button.
  2. Select the FR/FO (e.g., FR#101) to associate with the invoice.
  3. Set the status to Paid and enter the invoiced date (e.g., June 15, 2025, 08:45 PM).
  4. Add a product line item: Title "Test Product," Quantity 2, Per Unit Cost $25.00.
  5. Add a shipping line item with a cost of $10.00.
  6. Click Add to save the invoice and verify it’s attached to the order.

Insight: Invoice Validation

Manually creating and saving invoices ensures all costs are accurately recorded, enabling reliable profitability analysis.

Key Fact: Double-check FR/FO associations to avoid cost mismatches.

🧪 You’ve created and saved the invoice! Use this insight to maintain accurate records.

 

📚 Reference

Source Invoice Fields

Field Description
FR/FO Fulfillment request/order to associate (e.g., FR#101).
Invoice Number Unique identifier for the invoice (e.g., 23523523-INVOICE).
Status Payment status (e.g., Paid, default is unpaid).
Invoiced At Date and time of invoicing (e.g., Feb 3, 2021, 2:29 PM).
Line Items Product, shipping, and fee details (e.g., cost, quantity).

Example Source Invoice

Invoice Number FR/FO Status Total Cost
23523523-INVOICE FR#101 Paid $60.00