HOW-TO

How to code one purchase invoice to several nominal codes in Sage 200

Short answer

In Sage 200, add a line for each type of cost on the purchase invoice. Set a different nominal code and VAT rate on each line, then check the total matches the invoice.

Last checked

Coding one bill to several accounts means each line of a supplier invoice goes to the expense or asset account that matches what was bought. What is chart of accounts?

Before you start

  • Sage 200 Purchase Ledger
  • Sage 200 Purchase Order Processing for PO tasks

The Sage 200 way

Where to find it: Purchase Ledger / Purchase Order Processing (UK product)

  1. Add one analysis line per nominal code on the invoice.
  2. Check the lines add to the goods value.

Words Sage 200 uses

  • Nominal code. The general ledger account number.

The Pulsify way

  1. Forward the supplier's invoice to your Pulsify address or upload it. Pulsify reads every line and finds the supplier in Sage 200.
  2. Pulsify suggests an account for each line from past bills for that supplier. Each line gets its own account and VAT rate.
  3. Check the suggestions in Pulsify, change any that are wrong and approve.
  4. The purchase invoice is created in Sage 200 with the right account on every line.

Pulsify connects to Sage 200. We set up the connection for you.

What Pulsify does not do here

  • Pulsify can only pick from the accounts that exist in Sage 200.

Common mistakes

  • Entering analysis lines that do not add up to the goods value.
  • Leaving the supplier's default nominal code on lines that belong elsewhere.

More help

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-19. Confidence: partial.

Common questions

How do I code one invoice to several nominal codes?

Add one analysis line per nominal code on the invoice. Check that the lines add up to the goods value.

Where does the default nominal code come from?

From the supplier account. It defaults on new invoices and you can override it.

Does the VAT follow each line?

The VAT Rate defaults from the supplier account and you can change it on the invoice. Check the VAT value before you post.

Does Pulsify learn how I code?

Yes. Pulsify suggests an account for each line from how that supplier was coded on past bills. You can change any suggestion.

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