How to Automatically Create Payables for Consigned Artworks

Learn how to set up automatic creation of payables for consignments when invoices are paid in ARTERNAL to streamline your financial workflow

Written by Kalila Richards
July 9, 2025

Table of contents

• Step 1: Access Account Settings
• Step 2: Enable Auto-Create Payables
• Step 3: Payable Creation After Invoice Payment

Video tutorial linked HERE.

You can automatically create a payable for consignments when an invoice is paid. Follow these steps to enable this feature:

Step 1: Access Account Settings

• In the bottom-left corner, select your account name > Settings.

Step 2: Enable Auto-Create Payables

• In the left-hand menu, select the Transactions tab.

• Toggle on the option Automatically create payables for an invoice with consigned-in artworks.

Step 3: Payable Creation After Invoice Payment

• Once an invoice is marked as paid, and the work has an active consignment term, a payable will be automatically created.

• You can find the payable under Transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I enable automatic payable creation for consignments in ARTERNAL?
A: Go to Settings > Transactions, and toggle on Automatically create payables for an invoice with consigned-in artworks.

Q: When will a payable be automatically created?
A: A payable will be created when an invoice is marked as paid, and the consigned artwork has an active consignment term.

Q: Where can I find the automatically created payables?
A: You can find the payables under the Transactions tab.