After the IR document is created, Ariba Buyer sends it to users who can reconcile and approve the exceptions listed. After all the exceptions are reconciled and approved, the IR document is submitted and the payment process is initiated.

The IR document History tab summarizes significant actions that occur.

An invoice reconciliation (IR) document is created when Ariba Buyer matches an invoice to its associated purchase order and receipt. If any discrepancies are found, they are listed on the IR document.

For example, a discrepancy might be a difference in the quantity ordered on a purchase order and the quantity invoiced. An IR document lists each discrepancy as an exception that must be manually reconciled.