chore(release): Bumped to Version 16.12.0

# [16.12.0](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/compare/v16.11.0...v16.12.0) (2026-03-30)

### Bug Fixes

* **accounts:** set supplier name as title field in Purchase Invoice ([#53710](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53710)) ([f2195fa](f2195fa67d))
* add missing type hints to whitelisted function arguments ([b115913](b115913fc9))
* avoid setting unnecessary fields ([3023302](3023302700))
* **bank_account:** added validation to fetch bank account details using `get_bank_account_details` (backport [#53926](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53926)) ([#53930](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53930)) ([8cb8f66](8cb8f66b22))
* change in functionality ([6d92792](6d92792634))
* change shipment parcel dimension fields from Int to Float (backport [#53867](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53867)) ([#53873](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53873)) ([2907c41](2907c411f3))
* **contract_template:** restrict `create`, `write` and `delete` access only to `System Manager` (backport [#53787](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53787)) ([#53789](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53789)) ([737cb37](737cb371d7))
* correct item valuation when "Deduct" is used in Purchase Invoice and Receipt. ([c6fe5be](c6fe5be95a))
* corrected logic to retry reposting if timeout occurs after dependent SLE processing ([8fbb86d](8fbb86d53e))
* do not check for sub assembly reference for rm of fg (backport [#53758](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53758)) ([#53759](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53759)) ([1872dcc](1872dccb0a))
* **email_campaign:** prevent unsubscribing entire campaign when email group member unsubscribes ([00bb07a](00bb07aaa3))
* employee user creation ([1ddadb7](1ddadb72b7))
* **employee:** add 'set_only_once' property to 'Create User Automatically' field ([eadf78d](eadf78d694))
* fallback to Personal Email for user creation just like client-side ([553bc87](553bc87ac7))
* flaky currency exchange test (backport [#53813](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53813)) ([#53817](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53817)) ([3d79dce](3d79dce8b3))
* hide Create User Automatically checkbox if user is already selected ([c12ad79](c12ad7910a))
* invalid dynamic link filter for address doctype (backport [#53849](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53849)) ([#53852](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53852)) ([1c1369f](1c1369fea8))
* **item_dashboard:** escaping `warehouse`, `item_code`, `stock_uom` and `item_name` on `get_data` (backport [#53904](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53904)) ([#53914](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53914)) ([4ac6347](4ac6347cc5))
* item-wh reposting, code cleanup ([8d2c4da](8d2c4da931))
* keep from and to time blank until added explicitly (backport [#53798](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53798)) ([#53801](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53801)) ([09a4f63](09a4f630e1))
* maintain state during reposting ([544c914](544c91441b))
* **manufacturing:** apply work order status filter in job card (backport [#53766](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53766)) ([#53768](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53768)) ([37b68a0](37b68a07aa))
* **manufacturing:** close work order status when stock reservation is… (backport [#53714](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53714)) ([#53721](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53721)) ([c36f9e9](c36f9e9b1b))
* **manufacturing:** update condition for base hour rate calculation (backport [#53753](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53753)) ([#53771](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53771)) ([a93d715](a93d715916))
* **manufacturing:** update the qty precision (backport [#53874](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53874)) ([#53885](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53885)) ([f6fa972](f6fa9726f9))
* move Joining section before Exit, relabel Employee Exit -> Exit ([7414a9a](7414a9a694))
* only validate auto user creation before insert ([2f13b33](2f13b33e3d))
* **opening_invoice_creation_tool:** sanitize summary content for dashboard (backport [#53917](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53917)) ([#53924](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53924)) ([8c35a93](8c35a939cb))
* party name not updating correctly ([a205733](a2057331e3))
* **Payment Entry:** split orders as per the schedules in the refrence table ([2693ffe](2693ffe680))
* pick correct dependant sle during reposting ([15739b5](15739b5d81))
* purchase invoice for internal transfers should not require PO (backport [#53791](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53791)) ([#53793](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53793)) ([72efbc2](72efbc2b42))
* purchase invoice missing item ([bfb5132](bfb51326ed))
* Removed quick access link from selling workspace ([25fa66f](25fa66f90c))
* reset employee listview empty state, add import btn instead ([341bfb0](341bfb0bd9))
* reset User ID and make it read-only if 'Create User Automatically' is set ([af94ed8](af94ed865a))
* resolve POS crash and correct is_return typo in TransactionBase ([adc2960](adc2960f5b))
* sanitize genericode import inputs and secure XML parser ([d7902d0](d7902d0477))
* set create user perm to 1 by default + persist option while saving employee ([e8ca394](e8ca394e8b))
* set default print format for when downlod pdf ([a5250f8](a5250f8827))
* skip overwriting existing asset fields with accounting dimensions ([a35a3e9](a35a3e9627))
* **stock:** add warehouse filter to pick work order raw materials (backport [#53748](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53748)) ([#53898](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53898)) ([ad3c1e5](ad3c1e520e))
* **stock:** handle legacy single sle recon entries ([dd0613a](dd0613a4a8))
* **stock:** ignore qty validation for pick list (backport [#53871](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53871)) ([#53892](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53892)) ([319ba31](319ba31b77))
* **stock:** update company validation for expense account in lcv ([9d46d81](9d46d8151a))
* support translated search in get_party_type and refactor raw sql to qb (backport [#53191](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53191)) ([#53832](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53832)) ([675b94b](675b94b7a2))
* **templates:** escape attachment `file_url` and `file_name` in `order.html` and `projects.html` ([38bc5d6](38bc5d69cd))
* **templates:** using correct syntax of `include` in `projects.html` ([c3cb9cc](c3cb9cc003))
* test case ([5039f89](5039f896bf))
* test file deletion ([3a8e1e3](3a8e1e3faa))
* **test:** enable perpetual inventory ([ad96646](ad966468b1))
* uncollapse User Details section in new form ([d093b71](d093b71946))
* **UX:** improve party selection UX with party name field ([f80b974](f80b974d6f))
* validate if quantity greater than 0 in item dashboard (backport [#53846](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53846)) ([#53848](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53848)) ([9a2851f](9a2851f221))
* **warehouse_capacity_dashboard:** escaping `warehouse`, `item_code` and `company` on `get_data` (backport [#53894](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53894)) ([#53900](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/issues/53900)) ([f01f7e7](f01f7e7974))

### Features

* Bom stock analysis report ([8a5e2cc](8a5e2cc0a6))
* default print format for Request for Quotation ([ab0e215](ab0e215290))
* **employee:** Add automatic user creation feature and related validations. Create User on Import. ([8f8b487](8f8b48746b))
* **employee:** Add birthdays and work anniversaries indicator in form ,list view enhancements and new empty state. ([0b3c912](0b3c9120c3))
* **employee:** Create User button and form. ([cd0a25c](cd0a25ca17))
* **report:** add service start/end date and amount with roll-ups in deferred revenue/expense report ([407c3cd](407c3cd575))

erpnext/__init__.py

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import frappe
 from frappe.model.document import Document
 from frappe.utils.user import is_website_user
 
-__version__ = "16.11.0"
+__version__ = "16.12.0"
 
 
 def get_default_company(user=None):