How to Create NetSuite Invoices Without Immediate General Ledger Impact?

To enable invoices to be generated without immediate General Ledger impact, follow these steps:

1. Activate Approval Routing Preference:

   Navigate to Setup > Accounting > Preferences > Accounting Preferences (requires Administrator role).On the Approval Routing subtab, check the Invoices box. This configuration enables the approval workflow for invoices.

2. Generate and Review Invoices:

   Generate invoices using the appropriate NetSuite menu path, such as Billing > Sales > Invoice Billable Customers or Transactions > Sales > Invoice Sales Order.After generation, click on the newly created invoice.Review and modify the invoice as needed, then save it. At this stage, the invoice will have a generated number, and its GL Impact status will be NON POSTING.

3. Invoice Approval Process:

   Proceed with the internal approval or rejection process for the invoice.Once the invoice reaches its final approved status, it will then post to the General Ledger.