What is the status of an invoice after a GR has been entered but not yet processed?

When a Goods Receipt (GR) has been entered in the system but the invoice has not yet been processed, the status of the invoice is that it remains blocked. This is because the system needs to ensure that there is a match between the GR and the corresponding invoice before it can move forward in the processing phase. The blocking mechanism helps prevent issues such as overpayment or payment for goods that have not actually been received as agreed.

A blocked status indicates that further action is required—in this case, the processing of the invoice. This ensures that the accounts payable process remains accurate and is aligned with the received goods, ultimately protecting the organization’s financial integrity. As a result, until the invoice is fully processed, it will remain in this blocked state, awaiting the appropriate verifications and approvals.