Change an invoice number

You can specify or change the number assigned to an invoice using detail billing.

Valid invoice numbers

A valid invoice number must be a number between 0 and 999999999 and can't already be assigned to an invoice. You may receive the following messages when entering an invalid invoice number:
  • Please enter a valid invoice number!
    This means that the invoice number you entered contains a letter or special character. Only numbers are allowed.
  • Please enter a number less than 999999999 for the Invoice number.
    This means the invoice number you entered is too large.
  • The following errors occurred while trying to save: Invoice Number already in use. Please use a different number.
    This means the invoice number you entered is assigned to another invoice.

Entering the invoice number when creating a bill

  1. Select
    Actions
    , then
    Billing
    .
  2. On the
    Bill
    tab, select the clients, engagements, or projects to bill.
  3. Select
    Detail Bill Selected
    .
  4. On the
    Summary
    tab, enter the invoice number in the
    Number
    field, replacing
    (Next Available)
    .

Changing the invoice number on an existing invoice

  1. Select
    Actions
    , then
    Billing
    .
  2. Select the
    Review
    tab.
  3. Select the invoice to modify.
  4. Right-click anywhere on the screen and choose
    Open Selected
    . The invoice will open in Detail Billing.
  5. On the
    Summary
    tab, enter the invoice number in the
    Number
    field, replacing
    (Next Available)
    .
  6. Select
    Save
    to save the invoice.

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