---
article_id: KB0397437
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - SBN-AN-TX-INV
  - SBN-AN-TX-POA
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Invoicing)
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Purchase Orders, Ship Notices & Goods Receipts)
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-06-15
updated: 2026-07-24
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397437
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397437?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0397437
---

# How do I create a purchase order-based invoice?

## Symptom

How do I create a purchase order(PO)-based invoice?

## Resolution

To create a PO-based invoice, you must first locate the purchase order:

1. Go to the **Workbench** tab at the top of the page.
2. Click the **Orders** tile to view all orders.
3. Click **Edit filter** to expand the filter options.
4. Enter the purchase order number in the **Order numbers** field.
5. Select the **Exact match** ratio button below the purchase order number.
6. Click **Apply**.

Once you have located the PO:

1. Click the PO number to display it’s details.
2. Select **Create Invoice** > **Standard Invoice**.
3. Enter the **Invoice Number**, **Invoice Date**, and other header-level information about the invoice in the **Summary** section. All fields with an asterisk (\*) are required.
4. If necessary, enter header-level taxes, shipping, special handling, and discounts.
5. Click on **View/Edit Addresses** in the **Summary**, **Shipping**, and **Additional Fields** sections to review or edit address details.
6. Enter any other information your customer requests in the **Additional Fields** area.

You can also add other elements such as payment terms, comments, or [attachments](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0399884) by clicking **Add to Header** and choosing from the available options.

1. Ensure that your line items have the correct **Quantity**, **Unit**, **Unit Price**, and **Subtotal**.
2. In the **Include** column, if the toggle is grey, it indicates that the line item is not included. Click directly onto the toggle to ensure it is green, indicating the line item has been included.
3. Click on **Update** at the top or bottom of the page to update any calculated fields if you add or modify any amount or rate fields.
4. Enter or modify line item information for the invoice if necessary, and select **Update** again after you have made any changes.

Once you complete the previous steps, click **Next** at the top or bottom of the page to review the invoice before submission.

1. Review the invoice and make any final changes. (If you need to make edits, you are able to select **Previous**).
2. Click **Submit**.

## See Also

If **Create Invoice** option isn't available on your PO, see [Why isn't the Create Invoice option available on my purchase order?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0392628_en?min=0&toolbars=1&gutter=1&popwin=0&footer=1)

If buyer instructs to modify **Quantity**, or **Unit Price**, etc on invoice, but if the item is not editable, it usually means that buyer system does not allow to edit it. Please contact to buyer.

To revisit your submitted invoice, see [How do I find my submitted invoice?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395645)

**Purchase Order Based Invoicing Process**

Explore your entire journey in this business process:

| >>  <br>[Search for a Purchase Order](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1371401) | \<**Current**>  <br>**Create a Purchase Order Based Invoice** | >>  <br>[Check Invoice Status](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373231) | >>  <br>[Edit and Resubmit Rejected or Submitted Invoice](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373271) | >>  <br>[Receive Payment](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373386) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

## Keywords

input invoice, flip invoice,po flip, invoicing, purchase order based invoice, standard invoice