This article is part of Smart Ops AP invoices and covers the AP Invoice Template. 

Users with the appropriate permissions can create AP invoice templates for non-integrated vendors. When an AP invoice template is used on an AP invoice, the vendor, location, and items on the template will automatically be added to the AP invoice form. Using AP invoice templates allows for more efficient and accurate AP invoice entry. 

Note: The Smart Ops AP Invoice Templates feature is in beta. Please contact your CSM to learn more. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Security
• Navigation
• AP Invoice Template
• Using an AP Invoice Template to Create an Invoice 

Security

The permissions listed here are associated with Smart Ops AP Invoice Templates. These permissions can be added to custom user roles or single users. Learn more about managing permissions and custom user roles..

Smart Ops AP Invoice Templates permissions are found in the permission tree as follows:

• Food

  • AP Invoice Templates

    • View Invoice Templates

    • Edit Invoice Templates

    • Create Invoice Templates

    • Use Invoice Templates

    • Delete Invoice Templates

Important Note: These permissions only apply to the AP Invoices within Smart Ops. These do not apply to the legacy invoices. 

The Permission Access report can be used to determine which user roles or users already have these permissions assigned.

Learn more about user setup and security here.

Navigation

	AP Invoice Templates are found on the Invoices page, which can be accessed by clicking Invoices from under Food in the left navigation menu. Click the Templates tab to view the list of all existing AP invoice templates.
	To create a new AP invoice template, click the +Create button in the top right corner of the page. From the dropdown, select Invoice Template. This will open a new  AP invoice template form as a sidesheet.

AP Invoice Template

	Field	Description
	Name	Name of the template.
	Location	Location that the invoice template will be assigned to.
	Vendor	Vendor that the invoice template is associated with.
	Comment	Any comments or notes necessary for the template.
	Search	Searches the list of items for a specific keywords.
	Checkbox	Highlights or selects the row entry.
	Item	Name of the item
	Vendor Item #	The associated vendor item number tied to the item. If the item has multiple vendor item numbers, users should make the appropriate selection.
	U of M	The unit of measure of the item. For items that have multiple UofMs, users can select the UofM.
	Quantity	Number of items to be invoiced.
	GL Account	The GL Account that the item is tied to.
	Comment	Any comments or notes that are necessary for the item.
	Excel Export	Exports the list of items as a .csv file.
	+ Add Item	Adds a new item to the template. When clicked, users will be prompted to enter a new Item name and complete the necessary fields.

Using an AP Invoice Template to Create an Invoice 

To use an AP invoice template, first create a new AP invoice, then follow these steps:

	Select the Location for the AP invoice.
	Select an AP invoice Template to use for the AP invoice. Note: The templates available for selection will be determined by the selected location. Only templates created for the location will be available.
	The template information will autofill into the AP invoice form.
	Users will need to assign the invoice an Invoice Number.
	Once the AP Invoice form has been reviewed and edited as necessary, click Save to save the invoice.