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What is a payment proposal (pre-run) and how is it reviewed?

Intermediate

Answer

A payment proposal is a preview of what a run will pay before execution: selected invoices, amounts, discounts, and any exceptions or blocked items. Reviewers confirm the selection is correct, discounts are captured, no duplicates or held items slip in, and the total fits available cash, then approve it for the actual run.
Real-world example During proposal review, AP spots a blocked disputed invoice that shouldn't pay and removes it before releasing the run.

Common follow-ups: What errors does proposal review catch? | Who approves the proposal?

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