Thank you for raising this concern here, @AO2013.
I appreciate the info you shared about the invoice draft disappearing. Let me share info about this and help you fix it.
Currently, the investigation about draft invoices disappearing in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) is marked as closed. With that, let's perform some basic troubleshooting steps.
To start, let's perform some troubleshooting steps to determine if this is a browser-related issue. The initial step is to access your QBSE account via incognito mode. This does not store cache files that may cause odd behaviors when running web-based programs. Below are the shortcut keys you can use:
- Google Chrome: press Ctrl + Shift + N
- Mozilla Firefox: press Ctrl + Shift + P
- Microsoft Edge: press Ctrl + Shift + N
- Safari: press Command + Shift + N
Then, create a draft invoice, save it, and check if it never disappeared. If this works, clear the cache of your regular browser to eliminate piled-up data. If the issue persists, you can use another supported browser or device. It might be that the current one you're using has a temporary issue with the program.
If the same issue happens, I recommend contacting the QBSE Support Team. They will help you look for the root cause of the issue and find a fix.
You might want to create a new transaction from a receipt image. Feel free to read this article: Record or attach expense receipts in QuickBooks Self-Employed.
For additional questions about managing your invoice transactions, I'll be willing to lend a hand. Keep safe and have a good one.