Delivery Notes
A Delivery Note records the dispatch or delivery of goods to a customer. It acts as proof of shipment and is typically shared with the customer at the time of delivery.
Creating a Delivery Note
You can create a Delivery Note in two ways:
From a Sales Order (Recommended)
- Open an existing Sales Order.
- Click Convert > Delivery Note.
- Review the items and quantities — adjust if delivering a partial order.
- Click Save.
Creating Directly
- Go to Transactions > Delivery Notes.
- Click New Delivery Note.
- Select the Customer.
- Add the items being delivered with quantities.
- Click Save.
Converting a Delivery Note to an Invoice
Once goods are delivered, you can raise an invoice:
- Open the Delivery Note.
- Click Convert > Invoice.
- All details from the delivery note are pre-filled in the invoice.
- Add the Invoice Date, verify pricing, and click Save.
Printing and Sending
- Click Print to generate a PDF copy of the Delivery Note to send with the shipment.
- Click Send to email the delivery confirmation to the customer.
Delivery Note Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | Delivery recorded, not yet invoiced |
| Converted | An invoice has been created from this delivery note |
| Closed | Manually closed |