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Match a Supplier Invoice to the Purchase Order and Goods Receipt
A supplier invoice can be arithmetically correct and still request payment for the wrong price, quantity, item or delivery. A three-way match compares the approved purchase order (PO), the receiving record or goods-received note (GRN), and the supplier invoice before an authorized person releases payment. The exact documents, tolerances and approval rules depend on your contract and internal controls.
What to give Needo
Add it when it changes which options are acceptable to you.
For example: the company name, website, phone number or a screenshot of the offer.
For example: product name, model, material, size — or simply a photo or product link.
For example: 1,000 units, a ₹50,000 budget, or one 20 ft container per month.
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What the solution should give you
A line-by-line PO / receipt / invoice comparison
A discrepancy matrix for quantity, price, identity, tax, freight and duplicate-document risks
A reconciliation of partial receipts and remaining open quantities
A list of questions, credit-note or corrected-invoice requests, and approvals still required
Real requests to try
Why this is different from a search list
Needo starts from the outcome, not a pile of links. It can research current evidence, compare options against your constraints, identify what still needs verification, prepare a next action and keep the problem open when real-world feedback changes the situation.
Frequently asked questions
Is a three-way match the same as comparing a PO with an invoice?
No. A two-way match compares the PO and invoice. A three-way match adds evidence that the goods or services were received or accepted under the applicable process.
Should every mismatch automatically reject the invoice?
No. Record the variance and apply the organization's approved tolerance, contract and exception workflow. Some differences may be supported by an approved amendment, staged delivery, tax treatment or credit note; others require a hold or correction.
Does a GRN prove the goods meet every quality requirement?
No. A receiving record may confirm quantity and initial condition, but technical acceptance or concealed-defect inspection may require separate evidence and the contract's acceptance process.
Can Needo post the invoice or release payment?
No. Needo can compare documents and prepare an exception pack. It does not alter your ERP, approve an invoice, change a GRN or authorize payment.
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