This scenario demonstrates a standard three-way match. A three-way match is made up of the matching of the purchase order line item (including order price and quantity), all goods receipts against the purchase order (quantity value) and all invoice receipts (dollar value).

The scenario begins with the entry of a purchase order for a material. This material is then received and you enter the incoming invoice, the payment, and manually cut a check. Each of these transactions refers to the initial purchase order so that throughout the entire process you reference the purchase order history to track your process.