Invoice History

Review your shop’s past invoices and delivery records


📘 What this feature does

The Invoice History page helps you keep track of every invoice your shop has sent — including who it was sent to, how it was delivered, and whether it was successfully sent or failed.

This record is useful for:

  • Checking if invoices were sent correctly to customers.

  • Downloading or re-printing old invoices.

  • Keeping proof for accounting, audits, or customer disputes.

  • Reviewing automated emails or reminders your system has sent.


🏪 Where to find it

From your Dashboard → Invoices → Invoice History

Or, click “Invoice History” directly from your Shop Dashboard navigation.


💡 Why this matters

  • ✅ Keeps an official trail of every invoice your business has ever sent.

  • 💬 Helps you quickly answer customer questions like “I didn’t get my invoice”.

  • 📂 Makes it easy to download PDFs for accountants or tax filings.

  • ⚙️ Shows delivery status so you know if an invoice email failed.


👀 What you’ll see on this page

Each row in the table shows details about an invoice that was sent from your shop:

Column
Description

Invoice Number

The unique number for the invoice (click to open sale).

Customer Name

Name of the buyer (click to view their profile).

Sent To

The email or recipient address where the invoice was sent.

Delivery Method

How it was sent (e.g., email, PDF).

Amount Paid

How much the customer had paid when the invoice was sent.

Payment Status

Whether the invoice was unpaid, partially paid, or fully paid.

Delivery Status

Whether it was Sent, Failed, or Generated only.

Sent At

The date and time the invoice was sent.

Total Amount

The total invoice value.

Actions

Options to Download the PDF or View Details.


🧭 What you can do here

1. Download Invoice (PDF)

If you need a copy of a past invoice:

  • Click Download next to the row.

  • The system will generate a PDF with all invoice details.

  • Save it or print it for your accounting records.

2. View Invoice Details

Click Details to see:

  • Customer and recipient information

  • Delivery and payment history

  • Notes or messages attached to the invoice

  • Any errors or failed delivery logs

If an invoice links to a recorded sale, click the Invoice Number to go straight to that sale’s page — you’ll see all payment history and product details there.


🕓 Common use cases

Here’s how shop owners usually use this feature:

  • 📬 Customer didn’t receive invoice? Check Invoice History → Delivery Status → Failed — then resend it.

  • 🧾 Accountant needs past invoices? Download PDFs directly from here.

  • 💬 Customer claims wrong amount? Open details to see the payment snapshot when the invoice was sent.

  • 🧠 Audit or tax filing time? Download or export invoice copies month by month.


🎯 Quick daily tips

  • Check Delivery Status = Failed once a week and re-send invoices.

  • Always verify customer email if you see repeated failures.

  • Keep copies of downloaded PDFs in your accounting folder.

  • Use “Details” if you need to check when an invoice was last sent or who sent it.


🧩 Example scenarios

Scenario 1: Customer didn’t get the invoice

  • Go to Invoice History

  • Find the invoice → Delivery status says Failed

  • Click Details → confirm recipient email

  • Resend from the Sales page

Scenario 2: Accountant asks for proof of sale

  • Open Invoice History → search invoice number

  • Click Download → share PDF or print copy

Scenario 3: Need to confirm payment record

  • Check Payment Status → shows Partially Paid or Fully Paid

  • Use it to reconcile with your payment records


⚠️ Notes & Best Practices

  • Sent” means invoice successfully emailed to the customer.

  • Failed” means the email couldn’t be delivered (wrong or inactive email).

  • Generated” means invoice was created in the system but not yet sent.

  • Only authorized shop owners and managers can access Invoice History.

  • Use Filters or Pagination at the bottom to navigate older records.


🧾 File format & storage

  • All invoices download as PDF.

  • File names look like:

    invoice_{invoice_number}_{history_id}.pdf
  • For easy tracking, organize by month:

    /invoices/2025/10/invoice_1234.pdf

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Problem
What to do

“No invoice history found.”

Check if you’re viewing the correct shop or if filters are applied.

“Download failed.”

Try again, or contact support with the invoice number.

“Delivery failed.”

Check and correct the customer email, then resend invoice.


📄 Short help text (for showing in your dashboard UI)

<p class="mb-1"><strong>Invoice History:</strong> Review all invoices your shop has sent. Download past invoices, check delivery status, and open related sales for details.</p>
<p class="small text-muted mb-0">Tip: Use this page to confirm if invoices were emailed successfully or to download copies for your accountant.</p>

✅ Shop Owner Summary

  • Goal: Keep a record of every invoice sent — date, recipient, status.

  • Main actions: View, Download, Check delivery, Open details.

  • Best use: Customer support, audit, or accounting reference.

  • Access: Shop owners, managers, or authorized staff only.

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