Quotations
Overview
A Quotation is an estimated cost document sent to a customer before a sale is confirmed. At Cola Solar this covers solar panels, inverters, batteries, installation, and any other services offered.
To access: Selling → Quotation
Creating a Quotation
- Go to Selling → Quotation → New
- Select the Party Type:
- Customer — existing customer
- Lead — prospect not yet converted
- Select the Customer or Lead
- Set the Valid Till date — how long the quote is valid
- Under Items, click Add Row and select each item:
- Solar panels, inverters, batteries, accessories, installation services
- Enter Quantity and verify the Rate
- Add taxes and shipping charges under Taxes and Charges if applicable
- Add any terms or conditions in the Terms and Conditions section
- Click Save then Submit
After submitting you can print the quotation and send it to the customer.
Converting a Quotation to a Sales Order
Once the customer confirms:
- Open the submitted Quotation
- Click Create → Sales Order
- All details are pre-filled from the quotation
- Set the Delivery Date
- Click Save then Submit
Checking Quotation Status
Go to Selling → Quotation and filter by status:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet submitted |
| Submitted | Sent to customer, awaiting response |
| Ordered | Converted to Sales Order |
| Cancelled | Quote was withdrawn |
| Expired | Valid Till date has passed |