How to Automate Vendor Invoice Matching in Business Central

Use BC's built-in 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) or let Zentriq Document Capture automatically match uploaded invoices against existing POs by comparing vendor, items, quantities, and amounts.

Step-by-step guide

1

Enable matching in BC

In Purchases & Payables Setup, enable 'Exact Cost Reversing Mandatory' and configure matching tolerances for quantity and amount.

2

Receive goods against POs

When goods arrive, post a receipt against the Purchase Order. This records the quantities received.

3

Match incoming invoices

When the supplier's invoice arrives, match it against the PO and receipt. BC flags discrepancies in quantities or amounts.

4

Resolve discrepancies

Review any flagged differences. Adjust quantities or amounts as needed, or request a credit note from the supplier.

5

Post the matched invoice

Once matched, post the Purchase Invoice. BC applies the invoice to the correct PO and updates vendor ledger entries.

The faster way with Zentriq

Zentriq Document Capture can match invoices to POs automatically. Upload an invoice, and AI reads the PO number from the document, compares line items and amounts, and flags any discrepancies — all before creating the Purchase Invoice in BC.

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