When is an invoice reconciliation document created in Ariba P2P?

An invoice reconciliation document in Ariba P2P is created when an invoice is loaded into the system. This process is part of the procurement-to-payment cycle, where the invoice submitted by a supplier is evaluated against the corresponding purchase order and received goods. Loading the invoice initiates the reconciliation process, allowing the system to check for discrepancies or validate the details.

Once the invoice is loaded, it goes through necessary checks and matches against the purchase order and the goods received note to ensure that what was ordered, received, and billed align correctly. This document is essential in confirming that the financial records are accurate before processing payment. This step is crucial in maintaining compliance and ensuring financial accuracy in transactions.

The other processes, such as the creation of a purchase order or goods receipt, and the processing of payment, follow the loading of the invoice and are integral to the entire workflow but do not directly lead to the creation of the invoice reconciliation document.