---
article_id: KB0397677
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: 2025-06-19
updated: 2025-08-07
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397677
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397677?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0397677
---

# How do I create an invoice?

## Symptom

How do I submit an invoice to receive payment?

## Resolution

In order to create an invoice, you must first [establish a trading relationship](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394284) with a buyer. Then you need to determine [which type of invoice](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394271) you need to create.

For directions on how to create each invoice type, see the below links:

1. - [How do I create a purchase order-based invoice?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397437)
   - [How do I create a non-PO invoice?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397431)
   - [How do I create a contract invoice?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397497)

## See Also

[https://support.ariba.com/item/view/105496](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/105496)For information on how to add tax, shipping, discounts, or comments to an invoice, see [How do I add tax, special handling, discounts, payment terms, or comments to an invoice?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0392526)

## Keywords

upload invoice, raise invoice, enter invoice, input invoice, invoice submission, invoicing, process order, bill customer, issue, submit invoice, upload document