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pbgiv
Level 1

How do I import an invoice so I don’t have to manually enter all the line items?

 
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Rea_M
Moderator

How do I import an invoice so I don’t have to manually enter all the line items?

Hello there, @pbgiv.

 

I'm here to ensure you can import an invoice that contains multiple line items. This way, you'll not be entering them manually.

 

You can upload an invoice by creating a spreadsheet, then download it in the Import Data window. You can either check what's required to import invoices or download the sample spreadsheet, then save it somewhere in your desktop so you can find it easily. Just make sure to fill in the required columns such as:

  • Invoice number
  • Customer
  • Invoice date
  • Due date
  • Item amount
  • Item tax code
  • Tax rate (if you collect taxes)

 

Before we start , please make sure to add any new products, services, and customers in QuickBooks before you import the invoice. Since the invoice has multiple line items, see to it that each line entry has an invoice number, customer, invoice date, and other needed information.

 

Once ready, kindly follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Select Import Data.
  3. Choose Invoices.
  4. (Optional) Add new customers, under the Browse button.
  5. Map each of your column headings to the invoice fields. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.
  6. Select Not applicable for any fields not in your spreadsheet.
  7. Choose the date format you used.
  8. Select Exclusive or Inclusive as your tax option.
  9. Click Next, then OK.

 

In addition, you can personalize your sales forms in QuickBooks. This way, you can add all the information that matters most to your business. For the detailed steps, you can check out this article: Customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipts in QuickBooks Online.

 

Please let me know if you have other concerns. I'm just around to help.

ec13
Level 2

How do I import an invoice so I don’t have to manually enter all the line items?

This is not working.

I have the Advanced plan and when I select Import Data I immediately get a pop up error message:

 

import-invoices.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your website advertises that importing invoice data is possible, and you have a KB article that describes the process:

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/manage-invoices/import-multiple-invoices-at-once/0...

 

But it's not working for me. When will this be fixed?

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

How do I import an invoice so I don’t have to manually enter all the line items?

@ec13 

Explore and utilize the trial period of TP Importer

https:// transactionpro.grsm.io/qbo

 

The template should be like this

RefNumberCustomerTxnDateDueDateShipDateShipMethodNameTrackingNumSalesTermLocationClassBillAddrLine1BillAddrLine2BillAddrLine3BillAddrLine4BillAddrCityBillAddrStateBillAddrPostalCodeBillAddrCountryShipAddrLine1ShipAddrLine2ShipAddrLine3ShipAddrLine4ShipAddrCityShipAddrStateShipAddrPostalCodeShipAddrCountryPrivateNoteMsgBillEmailBillEmailCcBillEmailBccCurrencyExchangeRateDepositToBePrintedToBeEmailedAllowIPNPaymentAllowOnlineCreditCardPaymentAllowOnlineACHPaymentShipAmtShipItemDiscountAmtDiscountRateTaxRateTaxAmtDiscountTaxableLineServiceDateLineItemLineDescLineQtyLineUnitPriceLineAmountLineClassLineTaxable
101Janice Johnson01/10/2020 01/12/2020Ground Net 30  110 Main StreetSuite 2000  DallasTX99875 110 Main StreetSuite 2000  DallasTX99875 Special HandlingThank you for your order![email address removed][email address removed], [email address removed]   0NYNNY12Shipping 0.02  Y MP3 PlayerBlue MP3 Player255  TAX
101Janice Johnson01/10/2020 01/12/2020Ground Net 30  110 Main StreetSuite 2000  DallasTX99875 110 Main StreetSuite 2000  DallasTX99875 Special HandlingThank you for your order![email address removed][email address removed], [email address removed]   0NYNNY12Shipping 0.02  Y Leather CaseLeather Case210  TAX
103Lisa Smith01/10/2020    Net 30  19 Jerico Drive   BensalemPA84256 19 Jerico Drive   BensalemPA84256  We appreciate your business![email address removed]    0NYNNY        Gift Certificate$50 Gift Certificate150  NON

 

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