How to record payments made?
A Payment Made document records and tracks financial transactions made to vendors, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and
vendor payment history maintenance.
Payment Made Workflow
1. Creation
- Initiate new payment record
- Select vendor and payment method
- Enter payment details and amount
2. Processing
- Link payment to corresponding bills
- Apply payment amounts to specific invoices
- Add transaction charges if applicable
3. Final Stage
- Review payment details
- Verify applied amounts
- Save and post payment
Navigating the Payment Section
Accessing Payment Records
- Navigate to Payments > Payments Made
- Use filters to find existing payments
- View payment history and status
Overview Dashboard
- Monitor pending payments
- Track payment history
- View payment analytics
Creating and Managing Payments
Adding New Payment
1. Basic Information
- Vendor selection (required)
- Payment date (required)
- Payment number (auto-generated, editable)
- Payment mode (check, wire transfer, cash)
2. Payment Details
- Amount paid (required)
- Paid through account (required)
- Transaction charges
- Reference number
3. Bill Application
- Select bills to pay
- Enter payment amount per bill
- View remaining balance
- Handle partial payments
4. Summary and Verification
- Total payment amount
- Applied amount breakdown
- Unapplied amount tracking
- Final verification
Status Management
- Draft: Initial payment creation
- Posted: Confirmed and recorded
- Void: Cancelled payments
- Reconciled: Matched with bank records
Converting Documents
- Draft to Posted
- Posted to Void
- Payment to Credit Note
Advanced Features
Document Management
- Attach supporting documents
- Store payment receipts
- Link related transactions
- Track payment history
Batch Operations
- Bulk payment processing
- Multiple bill payments
- Mass status updates
- Batch reconciliation
Troubleshooting Guide
Common Issues
1. Required Fields Error
- Verify all mandatory fields
- Check for proper date format
- Validate amount entries
- Ensure vendor selection
2. System Access Problems
- Clear browser cache
- Check user permissions
- Verify internet connection
- Update browser if needed
3. Data Validation Errors
- Confirm sufficient funds
- Check for duplicate entries
- Verify bill amounts
- Validate payment dates
Best Practices
Management Tips
- Regularly reconcile payments
- Maintain proper documentation
- Review pending payments daily
- Monitor payment aging
Documentation
- Keep detailed payment notes
- Save confirmation receipts
- Document special conditions
- Maintain audit trail
Important Notes
- Always verify payment amounts before posting
- Keep track of payment references
- Regular backup of payment records
- Follow company payment policies
- Maintain proper authorization levels
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of managing Payment Made documents. Following these guidelines ensures
accurate payment processing and maintains proper financial records.