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Resolve a vendor advance control reconciliation notice

Review unassigned control movements before using the remaining balance.

Updated 2026-11-11

A vendor advance can show Control account needs reconciliation when recorded control movements are not fully covered by assigned balances. The workspace directs you to review unassigned refunds or adjustments before applying credit.

Open the selected advance and inspect Funding and refund history along with the dedicated control account. Identify the posted movement that has not been assigned correctly. Confirm its supplier, source amount and date before deciding how it belongs in the advance record.

Do not compensate by applying an unsupported amount to a bill or by recording funding that never occurred. The advance balance should follow existing posted evidence. If the source changed, close the current form, refresh and review the updated state before confirming an action.

After the appropriate authorized assignment or correction, reload current history and check the available balance again. Only then prepare an application to an issued obligation. Preserve the original source and correction references so the reconciliation can be explained without treating a favorable-looking total as proof that all movements were accounted for.

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