See guidance on the ARIBA Payment Loop webpage: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
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AP Process
See guidance on our website: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
Please note that wire payment details are not included with the Payment Loop feature.
If you discover a duplicate payment for an order, contact Procurement Customer Service at pcshelp@uw.edu. Please include the date of the original and duplicate payments, the budget number(s), the PO number(s), and the account code(s) charged. We will assist you in getting a refund for the duplicate payment.
When Invoice Reconciliation has started in ARIBA (an IR is available on the Reconciliation tab), the Payments tab will show up as well.
- On the day the invoice status changes from Reconciling to Reconciled, the Approved Amount of the invoice will show on the Payments tab.
- The following day, more payment information will begin showing up in the ARIBA Payments tab, like the Doc Seq Invoice No. (DSI number) and Invoice Status, followed by the Scheduled Pay Date and the Check Number, and finally with the Check Date, which is the date the payment is issued.
- Funds availability for ePayables is indicated by receipt of the Remittance Advice document the supplier will receive when funds are available on the card.
- Funds availability for ACH payments is based on the supplier's bank's posting procedures.
- The Check Clear Date will show when the information is available, and also depends on processing by the supplier and payment type (paper checks may take 30 days or more to update).
Note: This is the best-case scenario, assuming there are no errors (such as a closed budget number) that would prevent the payment from being processed.
Ariba
See guidance on the ARIBA Payment Loop webpage: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
See guidance on our website: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
Please note that wire payment details are not included with the Payment Loop feature.
Central Office has strict rules about what can be verified as appropriate charges on a budget. Because we can’t verify what is and is not allowable on budgets (nor should we since they are not our budgets), we can only make budget changes to and from the same budget type. However, you as the department know what is allowable and can create an expense transfer in MyFD once the invoice posts to change it to whatever budget you deem appropriate.
When Invoice Reconciliation has started in ARIBA (an IR is available on the Reconciliation tab), the Payments tab will show up as well.
- On the day the invoice status changes from Reconciling to Reconciled, the Approved Amount of the invoice will show on the Payments tab.
- The following day, more payment information will begin showing up in the ARIBA Payments tab, like the Doc Seq Invoice No. (DSI number) and Invoice Status, followed by the Scheduled Pay Date and the Check Number, and finally with the Check Date, which is the date the payment is issued.
- Funds availability for ePayables is indicated by receipt of the Remittance Advice document the supplier will receive when funds are available on the card.
- Funds availability for ACH payments is based on the supplier's bank's posting procedures.
- The Check Clear Date will show when the information is available, and also depends on processing by the supplier and payment type (paper checks may take 30 days or more to update).
Note: This is the best-case scenario, assuming there are no errors (such as a closed budget number) that would prevent the payment from being processed.
Best Practices
When Invoice Reconciliation has started in ARIBA (an IR is available on the Reconciliation tab), the Payments tab will show up as well.
- On the day the invoice status changes from Reconciling to Reconciled, the Approved Amount of the invoice will show on the Payments tab.
- The following day, more payment information will begin showing up in the ARIBA Payments tab, like the Doc Seq Invoice No. (DSI number) and Invoice Status, followed by the Scheduled Pay Date and the Check Number, and finally with the Check Date, which is the date the payment is issued.
- Funds availability for ePayables is indicated by receipt of the Remittance Advice document the supplier will receive when funds are available on the card.
- Funds availability for ACH payments is based on the supplier's bank's posting procedures.
- The Check Clear Date will show when the information is available, and also depends on processing by the supplier and payment type (paper checks may take 30 days or more to update).
Note: This is the best-case scenario, assuming there are no errors (such as a closed budget number) that would prevent the payment from being processed.
This is generally discouraged, however during the pandemic certain accomodations were made for shipping. Please refer to your administrator for current protocol.
Telephone the vendor contacts listed to confirm the product can be rushed. The vendor will be able to process the order in ARIBA or the department might have to use their ProCard for the rush order.
See guidance on the ARIBA Payment Loop webpage: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
You may authorize the user to have enhanced accessibility. This role provides two links on the top left corner that help navigation and a scroll on lists rather than pages.
If you have the enhanced accessibility role:
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There will be page numbers in the upper right hand corner of the content areas (i.e., My Documents, To Do, etc.) and Search Results so that you can easily navigate through long lists by selecting specific page numbers.
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When creating ARIBA transactions that require multiple steps (Requisitions, Blanket Purchase Orders, Payments to Individuals and eReimbursements), the numbered hyperlinks in the the left hand navigation panel are disabled and you will need to use the ARIBA PREV and NEXT buttons to navigate through the steps.
To authorize the user to have enhanced accessibility:
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Log onto ASTRA
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Choose ARIBA Admin as the application
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Select enhanced accessibility under role
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Click ok proceed to cart
Please review the information for How to Apply on the Procard webpage. Note that your administrator will be contacted to substantiate the validity of the applicant and provide information on the purchasing coordinator for your department. Once approved, you will be contacted to pick up your card.
The chart below highlights the top recommended buying methods. Click on any of these titles to be redirected to a webpage that provides more information about these methods.
If a supplier includes a discount on your quote, this does not change the Maximum Amount of your BPO. The BPO must be set up for the pre-discount amount. Make sure to set the Maximum for the line item and the Maximim Limit on the Summary of the BPO for the pre-discounted (full price) amount.
The supplier must include the discount amount on the invoice as part of the Header Charges when the invoice is submitted. The header charge area is used for discounts, tax, shipping and handling. When receiving, you must receive for the full amount of the line item price as well. The header discount will be applied and the payment will be issued for the amount minus the discount.
If you fear your check has been lost or stolen, please contact Procurement Customer Service at 206-543-4500 or email them at pcshelp@uw.edu. They will review the situation with you and get the process started for reissue.
The front desk at Mailing Services is where checks can be picked up. People should only come to pick up a check after receiving a call that the check is ready. Please note, suppliers are not allowed to pick up checks. Only University of Washington employees or students working for departments may pick up checks.
No. Services by an individual or group cannot be paid by check request.
How to pay service invoices under $10,000:
- Invoices for services provided by an individual may be paid through Payments to Individuals (P2I) in Ariba
- Invoices for services provided by a group or supplier must be paid by Non-PO Invoice unless the invoice is part of a larger contract placed
How to pay service invoices over $10,000:
- A buyer will be added to the Approval Flow
See guidance on our website: https://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-pay/payment-status-terms-timelines-delays
Please note that wire payment details are not included with the Payment Loop feature.
No. Travel expenses should be paid using either eTravel or Payments to Individuals (P2I).
Yes. The supplier registration form is required to set up a vendor/supplier in the university vendor file. The information is required to assist 1099 tax reporting and to meet various state and federal reporting requirements.
UW Staff with a valid netID can access invoice copies through Procurement Desktop Reports (PDR). Additionally, most journal voucher copies, ARIBA payments, and a number of ISD or CTI copies can be located through your budget using the MyFinancial Desktop (MyFD) Reconciliation report.
Copies of checks can be requested by emailing pcshelp@uw.edu. Please include the check number and check date.
Honoraria payments may be made using Payments to Individuals (P2I) in Ariba. For more information on how to submit an honoraria payment through P2I and the paperwork needed, see the Honraria section of the Payments to Individuals web page.
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