FAQ: Document Approval and Routing
(Doc ID 210488.1)
Last updated on DECEMBER 10, 2024
Applies to:
Oracle Purchasing - Version 11.5.10 to 12.1 [Release 11.5 to 12.1]Information in this document applies to any platform.
Purpose
This FAQ has the most common questions about PO document approval and routing. This article does not include bugs/patches or troubleshooting tips.
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Questions and Answers |
What does the status Pre-Approved mean, and how does a document reach this status? |
What is the difference between DIRECT and HIERARCHY forwarding methods? |
What is the significance of the Document Total and Account Range types on the Approval Groups form? |
What is the significance of using jobs or positions, and what effect will choosing one or the other have on the document approval routing? |
What is the difference between archiving on Approve versus Print? |
In Release 11.X and higher, every time attempting to approve a document it remains in the status of 'Incomplete' - why? |
How is it possible to approve a blanket release when the blanket purchase agreement is showing that the full amount has already been released? |
I am delegating the approval of a PO to someone who does not have access to open this PO. Would he be able to approve it? |
I have heard about something called AME for approvals in 11.5.10, what is it and can I use it on my earlier release? |
I have heard of POERROR for improved error handling. What is this feature? |
Is it possible to define position hierarchies, which span across multiple operating units? |
How is it possible to approve a blanket release when the blanket purchase agreement is showing that the full amount has already been released? |
What is global supervisor and how can I utilize that for approvals across business groups? |
I have end-dated a position but still have the employees assigned to this position. These employees continue to be able to approve the POs as before. Why? |
What type of document attachments can be emailed with Purchase Orders to Suppliers? |
Does Approvals Management Engine (AME) support parallel approvers - where notifications are sent out to multiple people simultaneously to speed up the approval process? |
Where can more information be obtained on AME? |
Still Have Questions? |
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