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title: Define an invoice tolerance type
description: Create tolerance types to define variance thresholds for use in exception definitions.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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keywords: [APO, Accounts Payable Operations, invoice exception, invoice tolerance, APO admin, Tolerance types]
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# Define an invoice tolerance type

Create tolerance types to define variance thresholds for use in exception definitions.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ap\_apm.invoice\_tolerance\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Accounts Payable Operations** > **All** > **Tolerance types**.

2.  On the **Invoice Tolerance type** list, select **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |**Name**|Name of the tolerance type|
    |**Application**|The application value is automatically set to Accounts Payable Invoice Processing.|
    |**Line level**|Option to make the tolerance type applicable at the line level.|
    |**Description**|Brief description of the tolerance type|

4.  Select **Submit**.


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