Configuring AP Routes (Admin Role) Configuring AP Routes (Admin Role)

Configuring AP Routes (Admin Role)

Overview

AP Routes determine the actions taken after an invoice is approved or rejected. These routes can be customized based on conditions such as:

  • Department
  • Entity
  • Vendor
  • Currency

You can configure multiple AP routes and assign them a priority order to ensure invoices follow the correct workflow.


Configuring a New AP Route

Follow these steps to create and configure a new AP Route in Brightflag.

1. Navigate to AP Routes Settings

  1. Go to Menu > Admin Settings > AP Routes.

2. Add a New AP Route

  1. Click "Add AP Route."
  2. Review the order of existing routes to determine where the new route should be placed.
  3. Enter a Route Name and assign a Route Priority.

3. Configure Rules for the AP Route

  1. Click "Add Rule."
  2. Select a Rule Type from the dropdown:
    • Department
    • Entity
    • Vendor
    • Currency
  3. Choose the Value(s) for the selected condition.

  • Define the logic for the route:
    • Use OR logic to match any condition.
    • Use AND logic to ensure all conditions must be met.
    • Enable the "All rules must match" setting if all conditions must be satisfied.

Defining Approve Actions

  1. Click "Add Approve Action" to configure actions for approved invoices.
  2. Select from the following options:

Approve Action Description
Send Firm Approval Email Sends a notification email to the law firm user who uploaded the invoice.
Send Accounts Approval Email (Fixed) Sends an email to specified addresses (cannot be edited during final approval).
Send Accounts Approval Email (Manual) Sends an email to specified addresses (editable during final approval).
Batch Export Makes approved invoices available for AP batch export.
Batch API Export Triggers an automatic batch export via API settings (Contact your Customer Success Manager for API configuration).
Send Accounts Approval Email (Matter Lead) Sends an email to the internal matter lead on the invoice's matter.
Disable Approval on Adjusted Invoices Restricts approval of invoices with fee adjustments (Vendors must resubmit a corrected invoice).

⚠️ Important:
An AP Route cannot include both "Send Accounts Approval Email (Fixed)" and "Send Accounts Approval Email (Manual)" as actions.


Defining Reject Actions

  1. Click "Add Reject Action" to configure actions for rejected invoices.
  2. Select from the following options:

Reject Action Description
Send Firm Rejection Email Sends a notification email to the vendor user who uploaded the invoice.
Send Accounts Rejection Email Sends an email to specified addresses (Multiple emails can be added using commas).

Need Help?

💡 For any technical assistance or if you'd like Brightflag Support to review your new AP Route, please Submit a Request to the Brightflag Support Team.