Putting a disputed bill on hold means stopping it from being paid while you sort out the problem with the supplier.
Before you start
- Sage 50 Accounts (UK)
The Sage 50 way
Where to find it: Suppliers > Batch invoice > Disputed? column
- On the batch invoice choose a dispute reason in the Disputed? column.
- Save. The invoice is marked disputed.
Limits in Sage 50
- A disputed flag only. Check the payments screen for how disputed invoices are treated.
What to watch in Sage 50
- Go to Suppliers > Batch invoice and use the Disputed? column. Choose a reason on the line. Without a reason the flag is not set.
- The flag marks the invoice as disputed. It is a flag only.
- Check how the supplier payments screen treats a disputed invoice. Run one test before you rely on the flag.
- This guide applies to Sage 50 Accounts (UK). Amounts here are in pounds.
Words Sage 50 uses
- Batch invoice. A window that lets you enter many supplier invoices in one go.
The Pulsify way
- Forward the invoice to Pulsify. It flags price and quantity differences against the PO and possible duplicates.
- If you disagree with the bill, reject it with a reason. The reason is saved with the bill.
- When the corrected invoice or credit note arrives, forward it and approve it.
Pulsify connects to Sage 50. We set up the connection for you.
What Pulsify does not do here
- Pulsify does not have a dispute status or a hold on payment.
- Payment runs happen in Sage 50.
Example in Sage 50
Example Pipe Supplies bills £3,300 including VAT for 100 fittings at £30. Your order says £27. The bookkeeper flags the line on the batch invoice.
| Line | Amount | Tagged to |
|---|---|---|
| Batch invoice line | £3,300.00 | Disputed? column filled with a dispute reason |
| Price difference | £300.00 | The part in dispute |
| Purchase credit note when it arrives | -£300.00 | Recorded against the invoice |
The invoice is marked disputed after Save. Check the supplier payments screen before the next payment run to see how it treats the invoice.
Common mistakes
- Flagging the dispute without choosing a reason.
More help
- How to put a disputed bill on hold in Xero
- How to match a purchase invoice to a purchase order in Sage 50
- How to apply a purchase credit note to a purchase invoice in Sage 50
- How to reconcile a supplier statement to your purchase invoice records in Sage 50
- All Sage 50 how-to guides
- Pulsify setup guides
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Confidence: partial.
Common questions
Where do I flag a dispute in Sage 50?
Go to Suppliers > Batch invoice and use the Disputed? column. Choose a dispute reason on the line and Save.
What happens after I save?
The invoice is marked disputed.
Does the flag stop payment?
It is a disputed flag only. Check the payments screen for how disputed invoices are treated.
Does Pulsify have a hold status?
No. You can reject with a reason in Pulsify. Keep the bill out of payment runs in your accounting system.
Pulsify setup guides
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