How can I use social networking to get approval for an early payment of an invoice to receive a discount?

Use the Social link on the Edit Invoice page to invite others to a conversation to get approval to pay an invoice.

For example, a supplier needs urgent payment on a large invoice and offered a discount of two percent if the invoice is paid within the next ten days. You need approval from your manager to change the payment terms on this invoice.

From the Edit Invoice page:

1. Click Social to open Oracle Social Network. Click the Share button, or click Join if collaboration has already been initiated.

2. Create a new related conversation.

3. Invite your manager to join the conversation.

The details of your exchange are recorded within the context of this particular invoice. The manager can view the invoice details on the invoice's wall. After a few exchanges, your manager approves the early payment and you can pay the supplier immediately. The conversation details provide the reasons behind deciding on the early payment of this invoice.

Depending on your job role and permissions, you can access social networking features for the following Oracle Fusion Payables business activities:

• Invoice

• Payment process request

• Payment