How to convert a Quotation into an Invoice
To export Quotation to an invoice, click on the icon shown in the red box illustrated below. This prompts the screen where you can confirm what to export. If you do not need to export any of the items, just untick them from the Tag checkbox marked with the red arrow in the illustration.
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To export a quotation to an invoice, go to Main > Sales Quotation > Details, and click on the I icon as shown in the red box. This prompts the screen to confirm what to export. If you do not need to export any of the items, just untick them from the ...
SIMS Proforma Module
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Error: "File is in use. [,Tranpost.dbf] 227 openssltable" when creating an invoice
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2025 12th June 2025 | v.3.0.83 Enhancements We have added a new column for item description to the Deliveries and Returns tabs of Sales Orders. Fixes and Improvements We improved the filtering in the Audit Trail when it's based on transaction types. ...
Managing BCRS Purchase Charges in SIMS
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Setting Up BOV SEPA v9
Before proceeding, please ensure you are using the latest version of SFM. Starting October 5th, 2025, Bank of Valletta (BOV) will begin processing live transactions using the new SEPA file format (version 9). The older version 3 format will no longer ...
How do I process a Nominal Reconciliation?
Procedure for Reconciling a Nominal Account (Current Year > Nominal > Nominal Reconciliation) Account Field: Select the relevant Nominal Account from the drop-down menu that you wish to reconcile. Details Field: Enter any necessary free text in the ...
How to Update SFS
For optimal results, update SFS directly from the server. Important notes before updating: - All Users: Log out of SFS, SIMS and SFM (if applicable). - Remote Desktop Users: Log out of SFS, SIMS and SFM before disconnecting from the remote session. ...
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How do I process an End Of Year in SFM?
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Do I need to Process an End-of-Year in SIMS?
SIMS does not require an end of year procedures to be run. However, SIMS controls users to only allow posting of transactions, such as sales invoices, cash sales, adjustments and purchases, within a range of dates referred to as the Posting Period. ...
How to setup a System Control Account in SFM? (Bank Account, Cash Account, Stock Control, etc...)
Create the Account in your Chart of Accounts as seen below. Please make sure you use the code depending on your Heading and Sub-Heading digits. After creating the account, you need to specify the account as a System Control Account. Go to Support > ...
How to reset your Shireburn remote desktop service (RDS) account password
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The SIMS Archive function reduces the size of the data store in Live by splitting the same data set in a different database, within the same company. This process improves the SIMS performance as it compacts the Live data set. Users can then access ...