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Send, Remove & Unlink Approvals in DPO

This article explains how to send an invoice for approval, remove an invoice from approval, and unlink a P.O. to re-edit locked fields like the supplier or unit price.


Send Invoice to Approval (Automated Flow)


If the invoice approval workflow has been configured in the Invoices administration settings, invoices are automatically submitted for approval once they are fully processed.


How it works:


  • Once the invoice is completed and validated, it is automatically forwarded to the approval chain (if configured).
  • If P.O.s are in use, linking an invoice to a P.O. will automatically send it into the approval workflow
  • No manual action is required if automation is set up


Need help setting up the Approval Workflow? Check out the detailed configuration guide



The account fields can be edited at any time, regardless of the approval status. This ensures that the invoice remains accurate and can be quickly adjusted to meet changing requirements. Click here to learn how to edit these fields.



How to Remove an Invoice from Approval


  1. Open the invoice, Navigate to Invoices > [Select the Invoice]
  2. Click ⋯ More Actions (top-right corner), select “Remove from Approval” → From here, the invoice can be re-sent into the workflow


 



Alternative: Remove via Edit Mode


  1. Open the invoice
  2. Click: “Edit Mode”
  3. Confirm that you want to remove the invoice from approval


The invoice is now unlocked and can be edited again.





After you have finished your changes, the invoice can be re-submitted into the approval workflow by clicking: “Send Invoice to Approval”


To also adjust the amount, change the supplier, or update the tax, the P.O. link must first be removed (unlink).





Unlink/Remove a P.O. from a Invoice:


Important: The invoice must be removed from the approval process first.



Unlink a PO in the Matching screen


  1. Go to the Matching screen and set the filter Invoice Status is Fully Linked to locate the invoice





  1. Find the invoice in the filtered list
  2. **Click it as you would normally link and **
  3. Confirm: "Yes, unlink items"


  • Once unlinked, the invoice will no longer be connected to the P.O.
  • The Invoice an be edited, re-linked, or deleted as needed






Questions or need help?

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Updated on: 29/05/2026

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