When can a supplier view the status of a payment sent from ERP on Ariba Network accounting?

The correct choice highlights that a supplier can view the status of a payment sent from ERP on Ariba Network accounting once the remittance advice against invoices is posted in Ariba P2P from ERP. This is crucial because the remittance advice contains specific information related to payments, including which invoices have been paid and how much was paid against each invoice. Without this posting, the supplier doesn’t have the necessary details about the payment's status, which makes this timing essential for accurate tracking and record-keeping.

In the context of procurement processes, the remittance advice serves as formal documentation verifying that a payment has been executed. Until this information is transferred and reflected in Ariba P2P, suppliers will not have up-to-date insights into their payment statuses, leading to potential confusion or delays in financial reconciliation. This ensures that the financial messaging is accurate and aligns with procurement operations, which is vital for maintaining supplier relationships and optimizing cash flow management.

Other options do not correctly represent the specific point at which payment visibility is granted to suppliers within the Ariba Network framework:

• Immediately after submission would imply there is instant visibility for suppliers, but processing needs to occur first.

• Once invoices are generated ignores the need for remittance advice, which is crucial for