• “What’s the difference between an invoice date and a due date?”
  • “Why can’t I edit the invoice date?”
  • “How do I update due date settings for standalone or reservation invoices?”

Resolution Steps

  1. Understand Invoice Date:
    • The invoice date is the date the invoice is created.
    • It can be changed if needed, unless a lock date is in place.
    • If a lock date exists, the invoice date cannot be moved earlier than that date. To edit it, the lock date must first be lifted.
  2. Understand Due Date:
    • The due date determines when payment is expected.
    • For standalone invoices (such as POS invoices), the invoice date and due date are usually the same, since payment is taken immediately.
    • Due dates can be configured in Marina Admin under each account.
  3. Adjust Due Date Settings (Standalone Invoices):
    • Go to Marina Admin → Select the Account → Invoice/Payment Settings
    • Find the setting called Due Date Settings.
    • Choose one of the three options:
      • Days After Invoice Date
      • Day of Following Month
      • Day of Current Month
    • You can also specify a custom number of days after the invoice date.
  4. Set Due Dates for Reservation Invoices:
    • Go to Marina Settings → Space Settings 
    • Select the applicable Rate Type (Time-Based, Seasonal, or Recurring).
    • Use the Due Date Settings field to define how far in advance or after booking the invoice is due.