The only work around I have is to go to expenses and vendors.  At the top of the list is a search area - type in a keyword and hit return - do not click on any drop down suggestion.  The matches of the keyword will show up and to the right will show make payment. Click on it and it opens up what we are now missing in order to write checks and record a payment.  You will have to manually unclick all of the invoices though but at least I can record the way I used to.