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Process Non-PO Invoices Without Losing Approval Control

Process Non-PO Invoices Without Losing Approval Control

Process invoices without a purchase order in Finofo with Invoice Only vendors or the non-PO option, while keeping coding and approval controls.

At a glance

Non-PO invoices skip the purchase order match, but still need a vendor, header details, complete GL coding and approval.

Set a vendor that never uses POs to Invoice Only, or mark a one-off bill as a non-PO invoice in its Approvals checklist.

How It Works

An Invoice Only vendor's invoices are processed without matching to other documents. For any other vendor, the Purchase order linked step asks you to "Link a closed purchase order, or mark this invoice as a non-PO invoice." Once marked, the step reads Marked as a non-PO invoice.

A non-PO invoice's checklist is Vendor assigned, Invoice number, Invoice date, Due date, GL coding complete and Marked as a non-PO invoice. Approval policies route it like any other invoice, and their conditions (Total amount, Vendor, Label, Currency, Due in days and GL coding) can send non-PO bills to a different group.

Set a Vendor to Invoice Only

1. Open Vendors and select the vendor.

2. On the Profile tab, find Matching Mode.

3. Choose Invoice Only. The vendor's mode overrides the organization default.

4. For a new vendor, choose the mode on the Add a vendor page, which offers three matching modes: 3-Way Matching, 2-Way Matching and Invoice Only.

Process a One-Off Non-PO Invoice

1. Open the invoice from Documents > Invoices > In Progress.

2. Complete the vendor, header fields and GL coding on every line.

3. In the Approvals checklist, select the Purchase order linked step.

4. Mark the invoice as a non-PO invoice. The step now reads Marked as a non-PO invoice.

5. When every step is complete, click Submit for approval.

Tips

  • Use Invoice Only for recurring non-PO vendors rather than marking each invoice by hand.
  • Add a coding rule for recurring non-PO vendors so coding is consistent every month.
  • Every change is recorded on the invoice's Activity tab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the organization's matching mode myself?

No. The organization mode is changed through Finofo support (support@finofo.com). Individual vendors can be changed on their profile.

Do non-PO invoices need approval?

Yes. They follow the same approval policies as any other invoice.

Can non-PO invoices go to a different approval group?

Yes. Create a policy with a Vendor or Label condition that identifies them. Policies are evaluated top down and the first match wins.

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