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AP Exception Intelligence Agent

Identifies, categorizes, and prioritizes unresolved AP exceptions, enabling timely resolution, stronger compliance, and smoother financial close.

About the Agent

Unresolved exceptions, from disputed invoices to flagged payments, can significantly disrupt accounts payable operations, particularly during month-end and period-end close. These issues often remain hidden within fragmented logs, scattered communications, and unstructured resolution notes, leading to delays, compliance risks, and financial inaccuracies.

The AP Exception Intelligence Agent brings structure and clarity to this process by automatically extracting, categorizing, and prioritizing exception cases from both structured sources (such as exception logs and compliance records) and unstructured sources (like resolution notes and stakeholder communications). By consolidating this information into clear, actionable queues, the agent ensures that no issue is overlooked and that AP teams can address exceptions promptly.

With greater visibility into outstanding cases and faster resolution cycles, organizations reduce compliance risk, accelerate financial close, and improve the overall efficiency and accuracy of their accounts payable operations.

Accuracy
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Speed
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Input Data Set

Sample of data set required for AP Exception Intelligence Agent:

Consolidated AP Exception Log – Q3 Close


Date: September 30, 2024

Compiled by: Sarah Jennings, AP Clerk


Overview


The following unresolved accounts payable exceptions are delaying Q3 financial close. Each requires managerial review and action before final processing.




1. Quantum Dynamics – Invoice QD-98765 ($22,500)


    

  • Exception Type: Pricing Dispute  
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  • Details: PO #88-123 specifies standard-grade components, but the invoice reflects premium-grade pricing. Vendor contact (John, Billing) maintains the invoice is correct. Procurement has not yet responded.  
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  • Status: Open for 15 days  
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  • Next Action: Procurement review needed to confirm component grade and resolve pricing discrepancy.
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2. Apex Solutions – Invoice AS-2024-113 ($15,200)


    

  • Exception Type: Missing Goods Receipt Note (GRN)  
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  • Details: Payment is on hold pending GRN confirmation. Logistics has no record of delivery, while the vendor claims delivery occurred on September 22.  
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  • Status: On hold  
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  • Next Action: Logistics and vendor must reconcile delivery status and provide GRN.
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3. GlobalLogistics Inc. – Invoice GL-4500A ($7,800)


    

  • Exception Type: Potential Duplicate Payment  
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  • Details: Invoice GL-4500A appears identical to GL-4500, which was processed and paid on September 18.  
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  • Status: Pending verification  
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  • Next Action: Confirm if GL-4500A is a duplicate or a valid new charge before approving or rejecting.
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4. Omni Supplies – Invoice OS-3342 ($11,210)


    

  • Exception Type: PO/Invoice Item Mismatch  
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  • Details: PO #78912 lists item code XYZ-1, while the invoice shows XYZ-2. Total amount is correct. Vendor is critical to production and has threatened to halt shipments if unpaid by end of day tomorrow.  
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  • Status: Urgent  
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  • Next Action: Procurement must clarify the correct item code and authorize payment.
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5. CyberSec Consultants – Payment Request ($25,000)


    

  • Exception Type: Compliance Hold – Approval Required  
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  • Details: Internal policy CP-401a requires VP-level approval for single-source professional service invoices over $20,000. Approval is missing.  
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  • Status: On hold  
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  • Next Action: Obtain and attach VP-level approval to release payment.
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Deliverable Example

Sample output delivered by the AP Exception Intelligence Agent:

AP Exception Analysis & Prioritization Report


Date Generated: October 1, 2024
Data Source: AP_PeriodEnd_Exception_Notes_Q3
Summary: 5 unresolved exceptions have been identified, categorized, and prioritized for immediate review. Critical action is required for compliance and key supplier issues to ensure a smooth period-end close.




Prioritized Exception Queue






Priority
Exception ID
Vendor Name
Invoice #
Amount
Exception Type
Summary & Action Required






CRITICAL
EXC-00781
CyberSec Consultants
PayReq
$25,000.00
Compliance Hold
Issue: Payment exceeds the $20k threshold for services without VP approval per policy CP-401a. Action: Forward to Finance VP for immediate review and approval signature.




HIGH
EXC-00782
Omni Supplies
OS-3342
$11,210.00
PO Mismatch
Issue: Item code on invoice (XYZ-2) does not match PO (XYZ-1). Vendor is critical and threatening shipment holds. Action: Escalate to Procurement Manager to resolve item code discrepancy today.




MEDIUM
EXC-00783
Quantum Dynamics
QD-98765
$22,500.00
Price Discrepancy
Issue: Vendor invoiced for premium-grade materials, but PO specified standard-grade. Action: Schedule a joint call with Procurement and vendor to resolve pricing.




MEDIUM
EXC-00784
Apex Solutions
AS-2024-113
$15,200.00
Missing GRN
Issue: Payment is blocked awaiting Goods Receipt Note (GRN). Vendor claims delivery; warehouse has no record. Action: Instruct AP Clerk to obtain Proof of Delivery from vendor and re-engage with Warehouse Manager.




LOW
EXC-00785
GlobalLogistics Inc.
GL-4500A
$7,800.00
Potential Duplicate
Issue: An identical invoice (GL-4500) was paid on Sept 18. Action: Confirm with vendor that this is an error. If confirmed, formally reject the invoice in the system.

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