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# Work on an invoice inquiry case

# Work on an invoice inquiry case {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Work on an invoice inquiry case to resolve an issue raised by the suppliers or
employees.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ap_cm.agent or sn_ap_cm.admin

## About this task

An invoice case with a category of Inquiry is referred to as an invoice inquiry case.

Typically, an invoice inquiry case is automatically created when you receive an inquiry email. However, the agent can also manually create an invoice inquiry case from the Source-to-Pay Workspace. For more information, see [Create an invoice inquiry case manually](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0QX~fmvceW8qLASIGcWSkQ "Create invoice inquiry cases to address and respond to questions related to invoices and payment.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAccounts Payable OperationsAccounts Payable Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon]()).
3. Do one of the following:  
   * Navigate to ListsMy WorkMy open invoice inquiry cases.
   * Navigate to ListsAll WorkAll open invoice inquiry cases.
4. Open an invoice inquiry case to work on.
5. Do one of the following:  
   * To assign the case to yourself, select Assign to me.
   * If the case is assigned to you by the Accounts Payable Specialist, you can start working on the case by selecting Accept.

   The case moves to the Work in progress state.
6. Do one of the following:  
   * Request more information about the invoice inquiry case from the requester. For more information, see [Request additional information from the requester for an invoice inquiry case](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bSSgJbdRjsUbxZviv99Rsg "Request additional information from the requester to continue working on the case.").

     The state of the case updates to Awaiting requester info.
   * Submit the invoice inquiry case for an internal review. For more information, see [Submit an invoice inquiry case for an internal review](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/d3qBsGV3q98rfGc9OHi6cg "Submit an invoice inquiry case for an internal review by creating a review task and assigning it to the reviewers.").

     The state of the case updates to Awaiting internal info.
   * Create an invoice task and assign it to a user or group to resolve the invoice inquiry case. For more information, see [Create an invoice task](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/m0raPkG~o3FJZ503GdxAlA "Create an invoice task and assign it to a user or group to resolve an invoice inquiry case.").
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7. Close an invoice inquiry case when all the activities and tasks for resolving the case are completed.  
   For more information, see [Close an invoice inquiry case](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/itXAWWK~Lxu0a4tVHONVjA "Close an invoice inquiry case when all the activities and tasks for resolving the case are completed.").

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