How can I invoice in excess of a line item amount on an estimate? It's within the total estimate amount, but QBO closes the line item when the amount is invoiced.

Thanks for the response.  It does not solve the problem, but good to know it's a limitation of QBO. 

In my case, I need to keep the original estimate and bill in excess.  Quickbooks should add a switch, so we can set whether to enforce this restriction or allow excess billing.

I have the same frustration and and trying to figure out how to over come this. 

Hi jcnooney,

I understand the possible effects of closing a partially invoiced estimate. I’m sending feedback on your behalf, and you can do the same by clicking the Gear icon and selecting Feedback.

For now, what you can do is go back to the estimate and update the status to Pending. Then, you'll want to enter a dated statement in the Message displayed on estimate box to indicate how much was invoiced per line item.

Please don't hesitate to reach back out if you have other questions about your estimates.

Did you ever find a way around this? Ive asked them to update this. I also want to invoice beyond an estimate line item with me choosing whether to allow it to go over the estimate amount. 

Hello there, Jaystone2023.

I can see the convenience of being able to create an invoice beyond the estimate line item.  With that, I suggest sharing this product ideas with our developers.  Here's how:

1. Click the Gear icon.
2. Under PROFILE, select Feedback.
3. Enter a few words to describe your suggestions.
4. Click Next.

In the meantime, you'll have to modify the estimate before converting it to an invoice. I'll guide you through the steps.

1. From the Sales tab, select Customers.
2. Click the customer's name.
3. Click the estimate transaction.
4. Modify it.
5. Click Save.
6. Select Yes.

From there, you can convert it to an invoice. Here's how:

1. On the Estimate page, click Create invoice.
2. Select Total of all estimate lines.
3. Click Create invoice.
4. Click Save and close.

Moreover, you can check this article as your guide in personalizing your sales forms: Customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipts in QuickBooks Online.

Keep me posted whenever you have concerns in keeping an accurate track of your customer's transaction.