chore(release): Bumped to Version 16.9.0

# [16.9.0](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/compare/v16.8.3...v16.9.0) (2026-03-10)

### Bug Fixes

* add clear demo data in sidebar ([8e8a7b2](8e8a7b2686))
* add clear demo data in sidebar (backport [#53177](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53177)) ([#53197](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53197)) ([12ccc38](12ccc3881b))
* allow payment_request to be created in draft ([29d565b](29d565b9de))
* allow user to make QI after submission not working ([6fdb5d4](6fdb5d486a))
* balance qty for inv dimension ([fb17a00](fb17a00fb6))
* better validation message for Purchase Invoice with Update Stock ([839f5f6](839f5f6a29))
* bom UX issues ([733191e](733191eae2))
* consider payment term only when enabled ([1470a79](1470a79a1b))
* disallow all actions on job card if work order is closed ([57aab56](57aab56baa))
* do not update fg_completed_qty when changing qty of fg line item ([8463cf8](8463cf88df))
* fetch payment terms from quotation ([b2f6953](b2f695310c))
* **gross-profit:** apply precision-based rounding to grouped totals ([c6e01aa](c6e01aa1eb))
* handle payment terms template when disabled ([80c2053](80c20531aa))
* **help:** escape query (backport [#53192](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53192)) ([#53195](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53195)) ([83f2fad](83f2fadbcf))
* HRMS test cases failing due to validation in item ([10538d5](10538d58ad))
* implement coderabbit suggested changes ([b619f6d](b619f6d906))
* **manufacturing:** show returned qty in progress bar ([f853ef9](f853ef9fec))
* migration patch ([7b44e41](7b44e412d9))
* patch failing ([1a62d32](1a62d324fd))
* patch to migrate checkbox data into select ([4d0e28a](4d0e28a608))
* **project template:** clear subject when task is empty ([c8560fa](c8560fa0d3))
* removed non existent patch ([77ec678](77ec67869c))
* **selling:** update delivery date in line items ([6b42a7e](6b42a7e454))
* set default list view columns and filters for sales, purchase and accounts module ([f9a3869](f9a38696b6))
* set default to 1 ([3b7410f](3b7410f2d3))
* skip asset sale processing for internal transfer invoices ([12cfd8e](12cfd8e052))
* stock balance report qty ([699a683](699a683b8e))
* **task:** allow is_template field in quick entry ([2ccf8d0](2ccf8d050f))
* test case ([27c3c1d](27c3c1dee0))
* test cases fixes related to new select box change ([3f11d0b](3f11d0b8ad))
* **UI:** improve asset action buttons group ([78074c0](78074c0cdd))
* **UI:** reposition fields for better UX ([6c23d5b](6c23d5b682))
* update user status depends on employee status ([c7da8e2](c7da8e2471))
* updating costing based on employee change in timesheet ([d251c94](d251c94ea3))
* validation for cancellation ([8f02184](8f02184c80))
* WO produced qty should be calculated using finished item child table transfer qty ([78fa2c5](78fa2c5477))

### Features

* allowing rate modification in update item in quotation ([69b2170](69b217065c))
* **manufacturing:** show disassembled qty in progress bar ([38e5d29](38e5d295c7))
* option to enable serial / batch features ([93a5974](93a597410e))
* organization desktop icon ([e89aaca](e89aaca870))
* **selling-settings:** add checkbox to recalculate payment date ([f7dd730](f7dd730bc3))

erpnext/__init__.py

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import frappe
 from frappe.model.document import Document
 from frappe.utils.user import is_website_user
 
-__version__ = "16.8.3"
+__version__ = "16.9.0"
 
 
 def get_default_company(user=None):