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Payment Installments & Schedules for ERPNext — A build-to-order Frappe app that layers structured installment plans, auto-gen — 1/1Illustrative preview

A build-to-order Frappe app that layers structured installment plans,

auto-generated payment schedules, and interest/late-fee rules onto ERPNext Sales Invoices and Sales Orders.

ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports it for your instance.

What is Payment Installments & Schedules for ERPNext?

A build-to-order Frappe app that layers structured installment plans, auto-generated payment schedules, and interest/late-fee rules onto ERPNext Sales Invoices and Sales Orders. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports it for your instance. Built to order by ECOSIRE for ERPNext v15, v16 — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.

Key Features

`Installment Plan Template` DocType: reusable definitions for count, cadence (weekly/monthly/custom), down-payment %, and rounding rules
Auto-generated `Installment Schedule` parent DocType with an `Installment Line` child table (due date, principal, interest, running balance) built on submit via a `doc_events` hook
Three interest/profit methods: flat, reducing-balance amortization, and zero-interest EMI, computed server-side with configurable rounding
`Payment Entry` `on_submit` hook that allocates receipts to specific installment lines and recomputes outstanding balance atomically
Per-line status engine (`Pending`, `Partially Paid`, `Paid`, `Overdue`, `Waived`) kept in sync with the ERPNext customer ledger
Daily `scheduler_events` job that marks past-due lines `Overdue` and raises configurable late fees as linked charges
Grace-period and late-fee rules (fixed amount or percentage of overdue principal) enforced in a server script, not manual data entry
Custom Fields and Property Setters delivered as fixtures so ERPNext core Sales Order / Sales Invoice DocTypes are extended, never patched
Customer Installment Statement print format showing paid, upcoming, and overdue lines with running balance, ready for PDF/email
Whitelisted REST methods (`@frappe.whitelist()`) to fetch schedule, statement, and next-due data for portals or reminder integrations
In-form client script preview: shows the projected schedule inside the Sales Order/Invoice before submission
Role profiles and DocType permissions separating plan setup, fee waiver, and statement access
Report Builder / Query Report for aging installments, expected collections by period, and overdue exposure by customer
Optional automated reminder emails/notifications keyed off `next due date` via Notification + scheduler, respecting your quiet-hours policy

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

  1. 1

    You order

    Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

  2. 2

    We build & install

    ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your ERPNext.

  3. 3

    Go live + support

    You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.

Technical Specifications

ERPNext Compatibility
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License
Licence confirmation required
Python Requirement
Python 3.10+
Database
MariaDB 10.6+

About this Product

Finance teams that sell on EMI or installment terms quickly hit the edges of ERPNext core. Native ERPNext gives you a single-value Payment Schedule child table on the Sales Invoice, driven by Payment Terms Template, but it has no concept of a reusable installment product, no automatic interest or profit accrual, no late-fee assessment, and no customer-facing installment statement. Teams end up tracking down-payments, monthly due dates, and overdue penalties in spreadsheets, then manually reconciling them against Payment Entry records — a process that breaks the moment volumes grow or an auditor asks how a balance was derived.

ECOSIRE builds a dedicated Frappe app (its own module, DocTypes, and hooks.py) that turns installment selling into a first-class workflow inside ERPNext. At the center is an Installment Plan Template DocType (number of installments, cadence, down-payment percentage, interest/profit method, grace period, late-fee rule) that finance defines once and applies to a Sales Order or Sales Invoice. On submit, a doc_events hook generates an Installment Schedule — a parent DocType with an Installment Line child table holding each due date, principal, interest, and running balance. A Payment Entry on_submit hook allocates receipts against the correct installment lines, updates their status (Pending, Partially Paid, Paid, Overdue), and recomputes the outstanding balance so the customer ledger and the installment view never drift apart.

The technical build is careful to stay upgrade-safe. Rather than patching core DocTypes, we extend them with Custom Fields and Property Setters delivered via fixtures, and we attach behavior through server scripts and doc_events (validate, on_submit, on_cancel) plus targeted client scripts for the in-form installment preview. A daily scheduler_events job scans open schedules, flags lines past their due date as Overdue, and — where your policy allows — raises the configured late fee as a linked charge. Whitelisted methods (@frappe.whitelist()) expose the schedule and statement over the Frappe REST API so a customer portal, WhatsApp reminder, or external app can read installment status without direct DB access. Role profiles and DocType permissions keep plan creation, fee waivers, and statement generation separated by responsibility.

Because this is build-to-order, nothing ships blind. We start with a short scoping call to confirm your interest/profit method (flat, reducing-balance, or zero-interest EMI), your late-fee policy, tax treatment, and which documents (Sales Order, Sales Invoice, or both) drive the plan. We then build against your Frappe/ERPNext version (v15 or v16), demonstrate on a staging bench, run UAT with your finance team, and install to production with a documented rollback. You receive the full app source and git repository — no black box, no per-seat lock-in. Typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope.

What you get

  • Installable Frappe app source code (the built version) targeting your Frappe/ERPNext v15 or v16 bench
  • Installation and configuration on your instance, including fixtures (Custom Fields, Property Setters, role profiles) and app install via `bench install-app`
  • Technical documentation: DocType schema, `hooks.py` doc events, scheduler jobs, whitelisted API methods, and interest-calculation logic
  • End-user guide plus a live training session for your finance team on templates, schedules, statements, and fee handling
  • UAT on a staging bench with your real payment-terms scenarios, plus a documented rollback plan before production install
  • Post-go-live support window for defect fixes and configuration adjustments
  • Git repository handover with full commit history so you own and can extend the code
  • Version-compatibility notes and an upgrade checklist for future ERPNext point releases

Who this is for

Finance / AR Manager

Sells on EMI or installment terms and needs due dates, interest, and outstanding balances tracked inside ERPNext instead of spreadsheets, with statements auditors can trace back to Payment Entries.

Collections / Credit Control Lead

Needs automatic overdue flagging, configurable late fees, and an aging view of expected collections so follow-up is driven by the system rather than manual reminders.

ERP / IT Administrator

Owns the ERPNext instance and wants an upgrade-safe app that extends core via fixtures and hooks, exposes clean REST methods, and ships with source and docs — no black-box customization.

Retail / Financing Business Owner

Runs a business where installment selling is core (electronics, furniture, education, auto) and needs the plan, schedule, and customer statement to be repeatable and correct at volume.

How Payment Installments & Schedules for ERPNext Compares

CriterionECOSIRECustom BuildCompetitorERPNext Native
Installment plan conceptReusable `Installment Plan Template` DocTypeWhatever you design from scratchFixed, often rigid plan settingsOnly a flat Payment Terms Template
Interest / EMI calculationFlat, reducing-balance, or zero-interest EMI, server-computedMust be built and tested by youUsually one hard-coded methodNone — schedule amounts entered manually
Late-fee automationGrace period + fixed/% fee via scheduler jobYou build the scheduler logicRarely included or basicNot available
Customer statementInstallment statement print format + RESTDesign and build yourselfGeneric print format if anyStandard SOA, no installment view
Upgrade safetyFixtures + hooks, core untouchedDepends on your disciplineVaries by vendor qualityN/A — no feature to upgrade
Source & ownershipFull source + git repo handoverYou own it, you built itOften closed or license-lockedERPNext core (GPL)
Delivery modelScoped build, staging UAT, one working weekYour team's timeline and costInstant install, fit-or-notAlready installed, limited scope
SupportPost-go-live window + optional retainerYour team maintains itVaries; often forum-onlyCommunity / your ERPNext partner

Frequently Asked Questions about Payment Installments & Schedules

How long does delivery take?

This is a build-to-order app, not an instant download. After a short scoping call to confirm your interest method, late-fee policy, and which documents drive the plan, typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope. That window covers the build, staging UAT, and production install.

How is support and future updates handled?

Every engagement includes a post-go-live support window for defect fixes and configuration tweaks. You also receive the full git repository, so your own team can extend the app. We provide version-compatibility notes and an upgrade checklist, and can quote a maintenance retainer for ongoing ERPNext point-release updates.

Does this modify ERPNext core or my existing data?

No. We extend the Sales Order and Sales Invoice DocTypes with Custom Fields and Property Setters delivered as fixtures, and attach logic through `doc_events` hooks and server scripts. Core files are untouched, so your instance stays upgrade-safe. Nothing is changed in production until UAT passes on staging and a rollback plan is in place.

Which Frappe/ERPNext versions are supported?

We build for Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16. We confirm your exact version at scoping and target the app to your bench, including the correct DocType and API conventions for that release.

What interest and late-fee models can it handle?

The `Installment Plan Template` supports flat interest, reducing-balance amortization, and zero-interest EMI, with configurable rounding. Late fees can be a fixed amount or a percentage of overdue principal, applied after a grace period. We implement the exact policy you confirm at scoping so the calculations match your finance rules.

Can other systems read installment data?

Yes. The app exposes whitelisted methods over the Frappe REST API to fetch a customer's schedule, statement, and next-due amount. That lets a customer portal, WhatsApp reminder service, or external app read installment status without direct database access, governed by ERPNext permissions.

Do we own the code?

Yes. You receive the complete app source and the git repository with full history at handover. There are no per-seat license fees and no vendor lock-in — your team can maintain and extend the app independently.

Request a quote

Payment Installments & Schedules

A build-to-order Frappe app that layers structured installment plans, auto-generated payment schedules, and interest/late-fee rules onto ERPNext Sales Invoices and Sales Orders. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports it for your instance.

  • `Installment Plan Template` DocType: reusable definitions for count, cadence (weekly/monthly/custom), down-payment %, and rounding rules
  • Auto-generated `Installment Schedule` parent DocType with an `Installment Line` child table (due date, principal, interest, running balance) built on submit via a `doc_events` hook
  • Three interest/profit methods: flat, reducing-balance amortization, and zero-interest EMI, computed server-side with configurable rounding
  • `Payment Entry` `on_submit` hook that allocates receipts to specific installment lines and recomputes outstanding balance atomically

Request a Quotation

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