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NSC | Applying a Journal Entry as a Bill Payment in NetSuite
Scenario
A user has created a Journal Entry (JE) to debit Accounts Payable for a vendor and expects it to appear as a payment against the vendor’s open bill. However, the JE does not appear for application, leading to confusion on how NetSuite handles vendor-related journal entries compared to systems like QuickBooks.
Cause
In NetSuite, creating a JE that impacts Accounts Payable does not automatically make it available for application to a vendor bill. The JE must be properly linked to the vendor and then applied through the Pay Bills page.
Solution
To apply a Journal Entry to an open bill as a payment, follow the steps below:
Shiela Marie Villaluz | Ask a Guru
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