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How to Configure Accounting Journals for ZATCA Compliance in Invent ERP

Learn how to configure accounting journals and tax settings to meet Saudi ZATCA requirements.

Step-by-Step Process​

Step 1: Open the Accounting Module​

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Step 1 - Open Accounting Module

Navigate to Accounting

Step 1 - Access Invoice Journal

Step 2: Access the Customer Invoice Journal​

Go to Configuration → Accounting → Journals

Step 3 - Generate OTP Fatoora

Then select the Customer Invoice Journal.

Step 3 - Generate OTP Fatoora

Step 3: Obtain the OTP from the Fatoora Portal​

To complete the onboarding process, you will need an OTP (One-Time Password) generated from the Fatoora Portal.

Step 4 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

Step 4: Generate the OTP in the Fatoora Portal​

In the Fatoora Simulation Portal, navigate to Onboard New Solution Unit / Device.

Step 4 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

Then enter the number of OTP codes you want to generate.

Step 4 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

When that is done just copy the OTP code.

Step 4 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

Make sure that the ZATCA API Mode in Invent ERP matches the mode used in the Fatoora Portal.

  • If your company is set to Simulation Mode, you must use the Fatoora Simulation Portal.
  • If your company is set to Production Mode, you must use the Fatoora Production Portal.

Step 5: Enter the OTP in Invent ERP​

Return to the Customer Invoice Journal, Paste the copied OTP Code into the OTP field and click Confirm.

Step 5 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

Once confirmed, the system will complete the journal onboarding process.

Step 5 - Enter OTP Invent ERP

Notes & Tips​

  • Use Simulation Mode first to test your integration before going live.
  • OTP codes are time-sensitive, so generate and use them promptly.
  • If onboarding fails, generate a new OTP and repeat the confirmation process.
  • After switching to Production Mode, invoices created in Invent ERP will be submitted directly to ZATCA