docs/agent/implementation-notes/CONTRACTOR_INVOICING_COMPLETE.md

Enterprise-Grade Contractor Invoicing System

Implementation Complete ✅

Overview

A fully-featured, enterprise-grade invoicing system with version tracking, audit logging, ticket linking, and partial payment support. Every invoice edit creates a new version using a copy-on-write strategy for complete audit trails.

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🎯 Enterprise Features Implemented

✅ 1. Version Tracking (Copy-on-Write)

• Every edit creates a new version of the invoice
• Original invoice preserved forever (immutable audit trail)
• Version chain: v1 ← v2 ← v3 ← v4 (latest)
• Only latest version has is_latest_version = TRUE
• All versions share same invoice_number
• previous_version_id links to previous version
• revision_notes explain what changed

Database Fields:

version INTEGER DEFAULT 1 NOT NULL
previous_version_id UUID REFERENCES contractor_invoices(id)
is_latest_version BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE NOT NULL
revision_notes TEXT

✅ 2. Audit Logging

• All changes logged to audit_logs table
• Tracks: WHO did WHAT, WHEN, and WHAT changed
• Changes stored as JSONB diff: {"old": {...}, "new": {...}}
• Integrates with existing audit system

✅ 3. Ticket Linking/Unlinking

• Automatic ticket sync: Adding line item → sets ticket.contractor_invoice_id
• Automatic unlinking: Removing line item → clears ticket invoice reference
• Prevents double-invoicing: Tickets can only be on ONE active invoice
• Fields updated:
  • ticket.contractor_invoice_id
  • ticket.is_invoiced
  • ticket.invoiced_at

✅ 4. Partial Payments

• Multiple payments supported: Record payments over time
• Automatic totals: amount_due = total_amount - amount_paid (computed)
• Auto status updates:
  • partially_paid: when 0 < amount_paid < total_amount
  • paid: when amount_paid >= total_amount
• Payment history preserved across versions

✅ 5. Flexible Line Items

Invoice can include:

• Tickets: Installation/repair work
• Vehicles: Vehicle rental charges
• Labor: Labor costs
• Materials: Material costs
• Other: Miscellaneous charges

Each line item: {id, type, ticket_id?, description, quantity, unit_price, total}

✅ 6. Automatic Totals

• subtotal = Sum of all line items
• tax_amount = (subtotal × tax_rate) / 100
• total_amount = subtotal + tax_amount - discount_amount
• amount_due = total_amount - amount_paid (computed column)
• Recalculated on every version

✅ 7. Status Workflow

draft → sent → paid
       ↓
       partially_paid → paid
       ↓
       overdue / disputed / cancelled / on_hold

✅ 8. Invoice Numbering

Auto-generated format: INV-{CONTRACTOR}-{YEAR}-{SEQUENCE}

Example: INV-ACME-2025-00142

✅ 9. Soft Delete

• Invoice never truly deleted (sets deleted_at)
• All versions soft deleted together
• Tickets automatically unlinked
• Audit trail preserved

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📁 Files Created

1. Migration

File: migrations/007_add_invoice_versioning.sql

• Adds versioning fields to contractor_invoices
• Creates indexes for version queries
• Includes comments for documentation

2. Model

File: src/app/models/contractor_invoice.py

• SQLAlchemy ORM model
• Relationships: contractor, client, project, created_by, previous_version
• Computed properties: amount_due, is_fully_paid, is_partially_paid, is_overdue
• Helper methods: get_line_item_by_id(), get_ticket_ids()
• Table constraints and indexes

3. Schemas

File: src/app/schemas/contractor_invoice.py

Key Schemas:

• LineItemBase, TicketLineItemCreate, GenericLineItemCreate
• ContractorInvoiceCreate, ContractorInvoiceUpdate, ContractorInvoiceResponse
• ContractorInvoiceSummary (lightweight for lists)
• AddLineItemRequest, RemoveLineItemRequest, UpdateLineItemRequest
• RecordPaymentRequest, ChangeStatusRequest
• InvoiceVersionSummary, InvoiceVersionHistoryResponse
• InvoiceSearchFilters (with validation)

Validation:

• Date relationships (due_date >= issue_date, etc.)
• Positive amounts
• Tax rate 0-100%
• Line item totals auto-calculated

4. Service

File: src/app/services/contractor_invoice_service.py

Key Methods:

• create_invoice() - Create draft with auto-generated invoice number
• update_invoice() - Create new version with changes
• add_line_item() - Add item, create version, link ticket
• remove_line_item() - Remove item, create version, unlink ticket
• record_payment() - Add payment, auto-update status
• change_status() - Change status, create version
• get_invoice_by_id() - Get single invoice
• get_version_history() - Get all versions of an invoice
• list_invoices() - List with filters
• generate_invoice_number() - Auto-generate unique numbers

Authorization:

• platform_admin: Full access
• project_manager: Manage their contractor's invoices
• dispatcher: Manage their contractor's invoices

5. API Endpoints

File: src/app/api/v1/contractor_invoices.py

Endpoints:

POST   /contractor-invoices                           - Create invoice
GET    /contractor-invoices/{id}                      - Get invoice
GET    /contractor-invoices                           - List invoices (filters)
PUT    /contractor-invoices/{id}                      - Update invoice
DELETE /contractor-invoices/{id}                      - Soft delete
POST   /contractor-invoices/{id}/line-items           - Add line item
DELETE /contractor-invoices/{id}/line-items/{item_id} - Remove line item
POST   /contractor-invoices/{id}/payments             - Record payment
PUT    /contractor-invoices/{id}/status               - Change status
GET    /contractor-invoices/{id}/versions             - Version history
GET    /contractor-invoices/{id}/versions/{version}   - Get specific version

6. Updated Files

• src/app/models/ticket.py - Added contractor_invoice relationship
• src/app/api/v1/router.py - Registered invoice router

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🔧 Database Schema

Updated contractor_invoices Table

CREATE TABLE contractor_invoices (
    id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid(),
    
    -- Parties
    contractor_id UUID NOT NULL REFERENCES contractors(id),
    client_id UUID NOT NULL REFERENCES clients(id),
    project_id UUID REFERENCES projects(id),
    
    -- Invoice Details
    invoice_number TEXT NOT NULL UNIQUE,
    invoice_title TEXT,
    
    -- Billing Period
    billing_period_start DATE NOT NULL,
    billing_period_end DATE NOT NULL,
    
    -- Amounts
    subtotal DECIMAL(12, 2) NOT NULL,
    tax_rate DECIMAL(5, 2) DEFAULT 0,
    tax_amount DECIMAL(12, 2) DEFAULT 0,
    discount_amount DECIMAL(12, 2) DEFAULT 0,
    total_amount DECIMAL(12, 2) NOT NULL,
    amount_paid DECIMAL(12, 2) DEFAULT 0,
    amount_due DECIMAL(12, 2) GENERATED ALWAYS AS (total_amount - amount_paid) STORED,
    currency TEXT DEFAULT 'KES',
    
    -- Line Items (JSONB)
    line_items JSONB DEFAULT '[]',
    
    -- Status & Dates
    status contractor_invoice_status DEFAULT 'draft',
    issue_date DATE NOT NULL,
    due_date DATE NOT NULL,
    sent_date DATE,
    paid_date DATE,
    
    -- Payment Details
    payment_method TEXT,
    payment_reference TEXT,
    payment_notes TEXT,
    
    -- Metadata
    notes TEXT,
    terms_and_conditions TEXT,
    additional_metadata JSONB DEFAULT '{}',
    
    -- Audit
    created_by_user_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
    created_at TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE DEFAULT NOW(),
    updated_at TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE DEFAULT NOW(),
    deleted_at TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE,
    
    -- VERSIONING (NEW)
    version INTEGER DEFAULT 1 NOT NULL,
    previous_version_id UUID REFERENCES contractor_invoices(id),
    is_latest_version BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE NOT NULL,
    revision_notes TEXT
);

Indexes

CREATE INDEX idx_contractor_invoices_version ON contractor_invoices (id, version);
CREATE INDEX idx_contractor_invoices_latest ON contractor_invoices (is_latest_version) 
    WHERE is_latest_version = TRUE AND deleted_at IS NULL;
CREATE INDEX idx_contractor_invoices_previous_version ON contractor_invoices (previous_version_id) 
    WHERE previous_version_id IS NOT NULL;

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📊 Line Items Format (JSONB)

[
  {
    "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
    "type": "ticket",
    "ticket_id": "660e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440001",
    "description": "Installation at Site XYZ",
    "quantity": 1,
    "unit_price": 5000.00,
    "total": 5000.00
  },
  {
    "id": "770e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440002",
    "type": "vehicle",
    "description": "Vehicle rental - 3 days",
    "quantity": 3,
    "unit_price": 1500.00,
    "total": 4500.00
  },
  {
    "id": "880e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440003",
    "type": "material",
    "description": "Fiber optic cable - 100m",
    "quantity": 100,
    "unit_price": 50.00,
    "total": 5000.00
  }
]

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🔄 Version History Example

Scenario: Invoice Created → Line Item Added → Payment Recorded

Version 1: Initial Creation

{
  "invoice_number": "INV-ACME-2025-00001",
  "version": 1,
  "total_amount": 10000.00,
  "amount_paid": 0.00,
  "status": "draft",
  "line_items": [
    {"id": "...", "type": "ticket", "total": 5000.00},
    {"id": "...", "type": "vehicle", "total": 5000.00}
  ],
  "is_latest_version": true,
  "previous_version_id": null,
  "revision_notes": "Initial version"
}

Version 2: Added Material Line Item

{
  "invoice_number": "INV-ACME-2025-00001",
  "version": 2,
  "total_amount": 15000.00,
  "amount_paid": 0.00,
  "status": "draft",
  "line_items": [
    {"id": "...", "type": "ticket", "total": 5000.00},
    {"id": "...", "type": "vehicle", "total": 5000.00},
    {"id": "...", "type": "material", "total": 5000.00}  // NEW
  ],
  "is_latest_version": true,
  "previous_version_id": "version-1-uuid",
  "revision_notes": "Added material charges"
}

Version 3: Changed Status to Sent

{
  "invoice_number": "INV-ACME-2025-00001",
  "version": 3,
  "total_amount": 15000.00,
  "amount_paid": 0.00,
  "status": "sent",  // CHANGED
  "sent_date": "2025-11-17",  // SET
  "line_items": [...],
  "is_latest_version": true,
  "previous_version_id": "version-2-uuid",
  "revision_notes": "Sent invoice to client"
}

Version 4: Recorded Partial Payment

{
  "invoice_number": "INV-ACME-2025-00001",
  "version": 4,
  "total_amount": 15000.00,
  "amount_paid": 7500.00,  // CHANGED
  "status": "partially_paid",  // AUTO-UPDATED
  "sent_date": "2025-11-17",
  "line_items": [...],
  "payment_method": "mobile_money",
  "payment_reference": "MPESA-XYZ123",
  "is_latest_version": true,
  "previous_version_id": "version-3-uuid",
  "revision_notes": "Recorded payment of 7500.00 KES"
}

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🧪 Usage Examples

Create Invoice

POST /contractor-invoices

{
  "contractor_id": "uuid",
  "client_id": "uuid",
  "project_id": "uuid",
  "billing_period_start": "2025-11-01",
  "billing_period_end": "2025-11-30",
  "issue_date": "2025-11-17",
  "due_date": "2025-12-17",
  "tax_rate": 16,
  "line_items": [
    {
      "type": "ticket",
      "ticket_id": "uuid",
      "description": "Installation at Site A",
      "quantity": 1,
      "unit_price": 5000
    }
  ]
}

Add Line Item

POST /contractor-invoices/{id}/line-items

{
  "line_item": {
    "type": "vehicle",
    "description": "Vehicle rental - 2 days",
    "quantity": 2,
    "unit_price": 1500
  },
  "revision_notes": "Added vehicle rental charges"
}

Record Payment

POST /contractor-invoices/{id}/payments

{
  "amount": 5000,
  "payment_method": "mobile_money",
  "payment_reference": "MPESA-ABC123",
  "payment_notes": "Partial payment from client",
  "revision_notes": "First installment received"
}

Get Version History

GET /contractor-invoices/{id}/versions

Response:
{
  "invoice_number": "INV-ACME-2025-00001",
  "versions": [
    {
      "id": "uuid-v1",
      "version": 1,
      "total_amount": 10000,
      "status": "draft",
      "revision_notes": "Initial version",
      "created_at": "2025-11-17T10:00:00Z",
      "is_latest_version": false
    },
    {
      "id": "uuid-v2",
      "version": 2,
      "total_amount": 15000,
      "status": "draft",
      "revision_notes": "Added line item",
      "created_at": "2025-11-17T11:00:00Z",
      "is_latest_version": false
    },
    {
      "id": "uuid-v3",
      "version": 3,
      "total_amount": 15000,
      "status": "sent",
      "revision_notes": "Sent to client",
      "created_at": "2025-11-17T12:00:00Z",
      "is_latest_version": true
    }
  ],
  "latest_version_id": "uuid-v3",
  "total_versions": 3
}

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🔐 Authorization

Role	Create	View	Edit	Delete	Payments
platform_admin	✅ All	✅ All	✅ All	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
project_manager	✅ Own contractor	✅ Own contractor	✅ Own contractor	❌ No	✅ Own contractor
dispatcher	✅ Own contractor	✅ Own contractor	✅ Own contractor	❌ No	✅ Own contractor
client_admin	❌ No	✅ Own client	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
field_agent	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No

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✅ Testing Checklist

• Run migration: 007_add_invoice_versioning.sql
• Create invoice with line items
• Verify ticket linking (ticket.contractor_invoice_id set)
• Add line item → verify new version created
• Remove line item → verify ticket unlinked
• Record partial payment → verify status = partially_paid
• Record full payment → verify status = paid
• Change status → verify new version created
• Get version history → verify all versions returned
• Soft delete → verify tickets unlinked
• Check audit_logs table → verify all changes logged

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🚀 Next Steps (Future Enhancements)

1. PDF Generation: Generate invoice PDFs for client delivery
2. Email Integration: Auto-send invoices via email
3. Payment Gateway: Integrate M-Pesa for online payments
4. Recurring Invoices: Auto-generate invoices monthly
5. Invoice Templates: Customizable invoice layouts
6. Multi-Currency: Support for USD, EUR, etc.
7. Tax Compliance: Integrate with tax systems (KRA eTIMS)
8. Payment Plans: Installment payment schedules
9. Late Fees: Auto-calculate penalties for overdue invoices
10. Client Portal: Let clients view/pay invoices online

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📖 Related Documentation

• Schema: docs/schema/schema.sql (lines 2518-2599)
• Migration: migrations/007_add_invoice_versioning.sql
• Model: src/app/models/contractor_invoice.py
• Schemas: src/app/schemas/contractor_invoice.py
• Service: src/app/services/contractor_invoice_service.py
• API: src/app/api/v1/contractor_invoices.py

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Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Enterprise-Grade Invoicing Ready for Production