# How to Unapprove an Invoice in Xero

> To unapprove an invoice in Xero, navigate to Business Invoices, open the awaiting payment invoice, void it, copy it to a draft from the void notification, and save the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-unapprove-an-invoice-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a501cab56e05a00ffcbf0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
2. Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
3. After that, tap the 'Awaiting Payment' tab.
4. Find and open the invoice you want to unapprove.
5. From there, go to the top-right corner and click the 'More Options' button.
6. Pick 'Void' to proceed.
7. Subsequently, click 'Void' one more time to confirm your request.
8. The selected invoice will be voided. Now, tap the 'View Invoice' option next to the Invoice Voided notification.
9. Navigate to the top-right corner afterwards, then click the 'More Options' button.
10. Following that, click 'Copy to Draft' invoice.
11. Confirm or change the suggested contact and then click 'Copy'.
12. Finally, review the details and tap 'Save & Close'. The selected Xero invoice will be unapproved instantly and reverted to drafts.