Suspense Elements

When a transaction is configured with suspense, the <Suspense> or <MultiSuspense> element is used. Suspense should be used when only one Suspense Number field is needed for processing. MultiSuspense should be used when more than one Suspense Number and associated amounts are needed for processing.A transaction may have a <Suspense> element or a <MultiSuspense> element, but not both.

Suspense Element

If a <Suspense> element is present in the transaction, a Suspense tab will be available on the Activity Details screen with a Suspense field and a suspense record will be written in AsSuspense when the activity processes.

Suspense field on Suspense link of the Additional Payment activity

Suspense field on Suspense link of the Additional Payment Activity

suspense element XML

Suspense Element

Multisuspense Element

If a <Multisuspense> element is present in the transaction, a Suspense tab will be available on the Activity Details screen with a Suspense section and multiple suspense records will be written in AsSuspense when the activity processes.

Multisuspense element

Multisuspense Element