← Back to glossary Category: Financiar · Acronym: 3-way match 3-way match Quick answer: The control that compares the purchase order, the receipt and the invoice before approving payment. Key takeawaysPaying for un-ordered goodsPaying for larger quantities than receivedInvoiced prices differing from the PODuplicate or fraudulent invoices What 3-way match is 3-way match is the check that confronts three documents before payment: the purchase order (PO), the goods receipt (what actually arrived) and the supplier invoice. Payment is approved only if the three agree within tolerance limits. What it prevents Paying for un-ordered goods Paying for larger quantities than received Invoiced prices differing from the PO Duplicate or fraudulent invoices Tolerances Thresholds are defined (e.g. ±2% on price, ±1 unit on quantity) under which the match passes automatically; above the threshold, the invoice goes to investigation. How Azuvio helps Azuvio links the PO, the WMS receipt and the invoice (portal or EDI/INVOIC) and runs 3-way match automatically, approving compliant invoices and flagging discrepancies for finance. Frequently askedWhat is 2-way vs 3-way match?2-way match compares only the PO and the invoice; 3-way match adds the receipt (what actually arrived), giving stronger control against paying for goods not received.What happens on a discrepancy?If the difference exceeds the configured tolerance, the invoice is blocked from payment and sent to investigation — clarified with the supplier or a discrepancy note is issued. Where Azuvio fitsPortal furnizori AzuvioSoftware EDIConectori ERP Related termsPurchase Order (PO) — The official document by which you buy from a supplier: agreed products, quantities, prices and terms.Goods receipt — The process of checking and recording goods entering the warehouse, matched against the purchase order and delivery note.Procure-to-Pay (P2P) — The end-to-end procurement cycle: request → order → receipt → invoice → payment → reconciliation.Self-billing — The model where the buyer issues the invoice on the supplier's behalf, based on confirmed receipt. Last updated: 2026-07-06