Invoice Validation
Buyer validates received INVOIC against ORDERS and DESADV.
EDIFACT Remittance Advice Message
Remittance Advice REMADV
The electronic remittance advice — sent by the buyer to inform the supplier about completed payments and invoice settlements.
Key Segments & Structure
| Segment | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UNH | Message Header | M |
| BGM | Beginning of Message — Remittance advice number and message type | M |
| DTM | Date/Time — Remittance date, payment date, and document date | M |
| RFF | References — Payment reference, bank reference, or account reference | C |
| NAD | Name and Address — Buyer, supplier, payer, and payee | M |
| FII | Financial Institution Information — Bank account, IBAN, and bank details | C |
| CUX | Currencies — Payment currency and exchange-rate information | C |
| DOC | Document Details — Invoice, credit note, or debit note reference | M |
| MOA | Monetary Amount — Paid amount, invoice amount, deduction, and balance | M |
| AJT | Adjustment Details — Deductions, allowances, charges, or settlement differences | C |
| FTX | Free Text — Payment notes, deduction reasons, or settlement comments | C |
| UNS | Section Control — Summary section | M |
| CNT | Control Total — Number of referenced documents | C |
| UNT | Message Trailer | M |
M
Mandatory segment
C
Conditional segment
Message Overview
What is a REMADV message?
The REMADV (Remittance Advice) message is used by buyers to notify suppliers that payment has been processed for one or multiple invoices. It includes payment references, invoice numbers, paid amounts, deductions, tax adjustments, and settlement details.
REMADV improves financial transparency and simplifies payment reconciliation for suppliers.
Information commonly included
- Payment references
- Invoice numbers
- Paid amounts
- Deductions
- Tax adjustments
- Settlement details
- Partial-payment references
- Credit-note adjustments
Payment Settlement Workflow
Payment Reconciliation Process
Payment Processing
Approved invoices scheduled for payment in ERP/accounting system.
Payment Execution
Funds transferred through bank or payment gateway.
REMADV Generation
ERP generates REMADV containing payment references and settlement details.
Supplier Reconciliation
Supplier ERP automatically matches payment against outstanding invoices.
Common Applications
Use Cases
Invoice Payment Notification
Buyer informs supplier about completed invoice payments.
Multi-Invoice Settlement
Single payment references multiple invoices and credit notes.
Deduction Management
Payment deductions and adjustments communicated electronically.
Automated Reconciliation
Supplier ERP automatically matches payments against invoices.
REMADV Message FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between INVOIC and REMADV?
INVOIC is sent by the supplier to request payment, while REMADV is sent by the buyer to confirm payment settlement.
Can REMADV reference multiple invoices?
Yes. REMADV can contain multiple invoice references, partial payments, and credit note adjustments within a single remittance advice.
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