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Auto-Applying Payments

Distributor steps for setting how customer payments auto-apply to invoices in Encompass using the Auto Application Method on Credit Terms (same invoice, same amount, oldest first). Requires v22.01+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 22.01

Steps

How to edit the Auto-application Method
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  1. On the Universal Search Bar, search for Credit Terms
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  2. Arrow in to select a Credit term
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  3. Locate the Auto Application Method field and click the pencil icon to open it for editing
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  4. Select an option from the dropdown menu:
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    a. Manual - all applications are done by the user
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    b. Same Invoice or Same Amount - automatically applies if the invoice or amount of receipt is equal to the total invoice
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    c. Same Invoice - automatically applies if invoice matches, even if the receipt doesn't match
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    d. Same Amount - receipt will automatically apply to the oldest invoice of the same amount
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    e. Auto Apply - all receipts are applied to the oldest invoice first
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    f. Same Invoice and Same Amount - automatically applies if the invoice and amount of receipt are equal to the total invoice
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  5. Click the Save icon when complete
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  6. AR Accounts and Split Invoices with Credit Terms that are set to an Auto-Application Method of Same Invoice, Same Amount, or Same Invoice or Same Amount
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Fields And Definitions

  • Auto Application Method - defines the logic used to auto apply for Payments from remittances based on the specified method:
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  • Manual - all applications done by the user
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  • Same Invoice or Same Amount - automatically applies if the invoice or amount of receipt is equal to the total invoice
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  • Same Invoice - automatically applies if invoice matches, even if the receipt doesn't match
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  • Same Amount - receipt will automatically apply to the oldest invoice of the same amount
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  • Auto Apply - all receipts are applied to the oldest invoice first
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  • Same Invoice and Same Amount - automatically applies if the invoice and amount of receipt are equal to the total invoice

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