---
article_id: KB0397431
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - SBN-AN-TX-INV
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Invoicing)
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-03-26
updated: 2026-03-27
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397431
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397431?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0397431
---

# How do I create a non-PO invoice in SAP Business Network?

## Symptom

How do I create a non-PO invoice in SAP Business Network?

NOTE: non-PO invoice means an invoice without the original Purchase Order, to which supplier is billing for.

## Resolution

To create a non-PO invoice:

1. Log in to your supplier account.
2. Navigate to your **Workbench**
3. Click **Create**
4. Select **Non-PO Invoice.**
5. Choose the **Customer** from the list
6. Select the **Standard Invoice** option.
7. Click **Next**.

In the invoice creation page:

1. Enter an invoice number, date, and other header-level information about the invoice in the summary area.
2. Enter header-Level taxes, shipping, special handling, attachments, and discounts as needed.
3. Enter any other information your customer requests in the **Additional Information** area.

You can invoice either or both goods and services in the **Line Items** section.

1. For goods, click **Add > Add Material**.
2. For services, click **Add >** **Add General Service** or **Add >** **Add Labor Service**.
3. Click **Update.** This will update details within the header section of your invoice.
4. Click **Next** and review
5. Click **Submit**.

## See Also

Before you can start transacting with a customer on the SAP Business Network, you must first establish a [trading relationship](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394250) with your customer or have a unique [customer code](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394481).  
The following KBAs might also be helpful:

- [How do I establish a trading relationship with a buyer?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394250)
- [How do I contact my customer?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0392552)

Also, when supplier cannot create non-PO invoice, because there is no option, or because it asks for customer code but supplier does not know the code, then supplier needs to contact to buyer. Buyer can allow/dis-allow for supplier to create non-PO invoice option.

## Keywords

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