{"id":1996,"date":"2026-05-04T17:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:52:36","slug":"netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/","title":{"rendered":"NetSuite Invoicing: 4 Techniques to Bill Clients in NetSuite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Invoicing functions as a crucial milestone within every sales process. Each invoice relies on various billing events, which subsequently initiate invoicing-this being a pathway to receive official payments. The NetSuite invoice processing involves a four-step approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generating the invoice<\/li>\n<li>Obtaining approval for it<\/li>\n<li>Receiving payment against it<\/li>\n<li>General Ledger posting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the NetSuite Order to Cash Cycle, numerous methods are available to create invoices against the generated Sales Order. Discover 4 NetSuite invoicing techniques for your clients.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#4_NetSuite_Invoicing_Techniques\" >4 NetSuite Invoicing Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#1_Directly_from_an_Existing_Sales_Order\" >1. Directly from an Existing Sales Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#Bill_Remaining\" >Bill Remaining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#Bill_Next\" >Bill Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#Batch_Processing\" >Batch Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#2_From_Item_Fulfillment\" >2. From Item Fulfillment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#3_From_a_Customer_Record\" >3. From a Customer Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/netsuite-invoicing-4-techniques-to-bill-clients-in-netsuite\/#4_A_Standalone_Invoice\" >4. A Standalone Invoice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_NetSuite_Invoicing_Techniques\"><\/span><strong>4 NetSuite Invoicing Techniques<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Directly_from_an_Existing_Sales_Order\"><\/span><strong>1. Directly from an Existing Sales Order<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating an invoice from an existing sales order maintains the integrity of the O2C cycle within the system. These invoices can be issued on an individual basis based on specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>We have three choices for filling an invoice on a Sales Order:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_Remaining\"><\/span><strong>Bill Remaining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This option allows us to bill the total amount that appears as a balance on the Sales Order.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_Next\"><\/span><strong>Bill Next<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is applicable when we are billing the sales order in segments or as agreed in the Sales Contract.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Batch_Processing\"><\/span><strong>Batch Processing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sales orders can be processed in batches to generate multiple invoices simultaneously without any particular instructions. To batch process sales orders:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navigate to Transactions &gt; Sales &gt; Invoice Sales Order &gt; Select the orders against which to create invoices &gt; Done!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_From_Item_Fulfillment\"><\/span><strong>2. From Item Fulfillment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To generate an invoice based on items received or delivered, access the Item Fulfillment page in NetSuite. This page displays all items along with their current fulfillment status and additional tabs containing details about shipping and packaging. Click the Bill button, which will then redirect you to a new invoice record based on the actual order. Complete the necessary fulfillment details and save the invoice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_From_a_Customer_Record\"><\/span><strong>3. From a Customer Record<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To create an invoice directly from a customer record, navigate to the Sales sub-list tab on the Customer Record page and click on the new invoice button. Input the required item details to be billed and save! Similar to standalone invoices, this invoice will remain unlinked to the sales order.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_Standalone_Invoice\"><\/span><strong>4. A Standalone Invoice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Standalone invoices can be created using the Sales Order Form by selecting the Form Type as \u2018Invoice\u2019. These invoices are isolated with no related history and will only showcase a payment record transaction as an associated entry. This method is primarily common among small businesses where the creation of a Sales Order is not mandatory.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of which invoicing method is selected, those based upon the Sales Order will always provide an audit trail, allowing for a review of related records to clearly understand what was ordered and how it was fulfilled in order to trigger the next invoicing phase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invoicing functions as a crucial milestone within every sales process. Each invoice relies on various billing events, which subsequently initiate invoicing-this being a pathway to receive official payments. The NetSuite invoice processing involves a four-step approach: Generating the invoice Obtaining approval for it Receiving payment against it General Ledger posting With the NetSuite Order to Cash Cycle, numerous methods are available to create invoices against the generated Sales Order. Discover 4 NetSuite invoicing techniques for your clients. 4 NetSuite Invoicing Techniques 1. Directly from an Existing Sales Order Creating an invoice from an existing sales order maintains the integrity of the O2C cycle within the system. These invoices can be issued on an individual basis based on specific needs. We have three choices for filling an invoice on a Sales Order: Bill Remaining This option allows us to bill the total amount that appears as a balance on the Sales Order. Bill Next This is applicable when we are billing the sales order in segments or as agreed in the Sales Contract. Batch Processing Sales orders can be processed in batches to generate multiple invoices simultaneously without any particular instructions. To batch process sales orders: Navigate to Transactions &gt; Sales &gt; Invoice Sales Order &gt; Select the orders against which to create invoices &gt; Done! 2. From Item Fulfillment To generate an invoice based on items received or delivered, access the Item Fulfillment page in NetSuite. This page displays all items along with their current fulfillment status and additional tabs containing details about shipping and packaging. Click the Bill button, which will then redirect you to a new invoice record based on the actual order. Complete the necessary fulfillment details and save the invoice. 3. From a Customer Record To create an invoice directly from a customer record, navigate to the Sales sub-list tab on the Customer Record page and click on the new invoice button. Input the required item details to be billed and save! Similar to standalone invoices, this invoice will remain unlinked to the sales order. 4. A Standalone Invoice Standalone invoices can be created using the Sales Order Form by selecting the Form Type as \u2018Invoice\u2019. These invoices are isolated with no related history and will only showcase a payment record transaction as an associated entry. This method is primarily common among small businesses where the creation of a Sales Order is not mandatory. Regardless of which invoicing method is selected, those based upon the Sales Order will always provide an audit trail, allowing for a review of related records to clearly understand what was ordered and how it was fulfilled in order to trigger the next invoicing phase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"q:1_question":"","q:1_answer":"","q:2_question":"","q:2_answer":"","q:3_question":"","q:3_answer":"","q:4_question":"","q:4_answer":"","q:5_question":"","q:5_answer":"","q:6_question":"","q:6_answer":"","q:7_question":"","q:7_answer":"","q:8_question":"","q:8_answer":"","q:9_question":"","q:9_answer":"","q:10_question":"","q:10_answer":"","source_url":"https:\/\/odecloud.com\/netsuite-invoicing-4-methods-to-invoice-customers-in-netsuite\/","footnotes":""},"categories":[51,23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance-accounting","category-netsuite"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1996"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2012,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1996\/revisions\/2012"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2011"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}