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title: "Applying an Allocation Override for a Future Charge"
slug: "applying-an-allocation-override-for-a-future-charge"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:23:30Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:23:30Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/applying-an-allocation-override-for-a-future-charge"
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# Applying an Allocation Override for a Future Charge

1. In the Allocation Override section right-click and select **New**. This displays the Add Payment Override dialog box with all fields undefined.
2. Select the applicable Invoice Category from the drop-down menu (Invoice number is generally not applicable here).
3. Enter the amount to be applied to the item. This amount cannot exceed the total payment amount.
4. Click **Save**. This adds the Allocation Override to the list under Allocation Overrides.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to enter additional allocation overrides as required.
6. Once you have added all of the overrides, close the Payment Allocation Override window. This returns focus to the Add (Edit) Payment window.
7. Click **Save** in the Add/Edit Payment window to save the payment and payment allocation information.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You must click **Save** on the Add (Edit) Payment window to save the payment and override information. If you click **Cancel**, all of the payment and override information is lost.