Editing Invoices

Learn how to modify and update draft invoices.

Available to:
Business Owner Manager

Which Invoices Can Be Edited

Important restrictions on invoice editing.

Draft Only

Only Draft invoices can be edited. Finalized, fiscalized, and cancelled invoices cannot be modified.
Draft
Can be edited - Modify any field, add/remove items, change customer
Finalized
Cannot be edited - Cancel and create new if changes needed
Fiscalized
Cannot be edited - Use credit note for corrections
Cancelled
Cannot be edited - Create new invoice instead

These restrictions ensure audit trail integrity and ZIMRA compliance. Once an invoice is locked, it becomes part of your official business records.

Making Changes

What you can modify on a draft invoice.

1
Open the Invoice

Navigate to Invoices, find the draft invoice, and click to open it. You can also click the Edit button.

2
Make Your Changes

You can modify:

Editable Fields

  • • Customer selection
  • • Invoice date and due date
  • • Line items (add, remove, modify)
  • • Quantities and prices
  • • Discounts
  • • Notes and terms

Non-Editable Fields

  • • Branch (set when invoice is created)
  • • Invoice number (assigned on finalize)
3
Save Changes

Choose how to save:

  • Save and Continue: Save changes and keep editing
  • Save and Close: Save changes and return to invoice list
  • Discard: Cancel all changes since last save

Auto-Save

VasBox may auto-save your work periodically to prevent data loss.

Deleting Draft Invoices

When and how to delete unwanted drafts.

Delete a draft invoice when:

  • You created a duplicate by mistake
  • It was a test invoice
  • The sale is no longer happening
  • You want to start fresh
1
Open the Draft Invoice

Navigate to and open the draft invoice you want to delete.

2
Click Delete

Click the Delete button (usually found in the actions menu or at the bottom of the form).

3
Confirm Deletion

Confirm that you want to delete the invoice. This action is permanent for draft invoices.

Delete Invoice

Are you sure you want to delete this draft? This action cannot be undone.

Cancel
Delete Invoice

Finalized Invoices

You cannot delete finalized invoices. You must cancel them instead to preserve the audit trail.