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# Bypass an invoice exception

# Bypass an invoice exception {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Bypass an invoice exception if you find that it is not applicable to the invoice.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ap_apm.accounts_payable_specialist or sn_ap_apm.admin

## About this task

The Bypass exception option is available for an exception only if the Allow bypass option is selected for that exception on the Invoice exception definition form. For more
information, see [Invoice exception definition form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/m3MoDBYBOMM_JwCOFZr4iA "Use the Invoice exception definition form to provide details about the new invoice exception definition.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAccounts Payable OperationsAccounts Payable Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon]()).
3. Do one of the following:  
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   | View exceptions from the List page | 1. Do one of the following: * Navigate to ListsMy WorkMy open invoice exceptions. * Navigate to ListsAll WorkAll open invoice exceptions. {#bypass-invoice-exception__ul_ctb_kyr_2wb} 2. Select the link to the invoice exception under the Number column to open the exception and view its details. {#bypass-invoice-exception__ol_a1c_hyr_2wb} |
   | View exceptions from an invoice processing case | 1. Do one of the following: * Navigate to ListsMy WorkMy open invoice processing cases. * Navigate to ListsAll WorkAll open invoice processing cases. {#bypass-invoice-exception__ul_swz_xxr_2wb} 2. Open an invoice processing case that contains exceptions. Note: If an invoice processing case contains exceptions, the following message is shown at the top of the case: One or more exceptions have been identified on this invoice. Review the identified invoice exceptions and take appropriate action to resolve them. 3. Select the Exceptions tab. 4. Select the link to the invoice exception under the Number column to open the exception and view its details. {#bypass-invoice-exception__ol_npd_sxr_2wb} |
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4. Select Bypass exception.
5. In the Bypass reason dialog box, enter a reason for bypassing the invoice exception and select OK.

## Result

The invoice exception is bypassed and its status changes to Closed-bypassed.

After you bypass an exception, the exception engine re-runs automatically.

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