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Setting Up Country Specific Rejection Rules

Step-by-step guide for creating rejection rules scoped to a specific country

Country specific rejection rules enable you to enforce validation and compliance standards for documents based on the country of origin or destination. These rules sit below trading party and organisation scope but above global scope in Docupath's precedence hierarchy.

How to Create a Country Specific Rejection Rule

Step 1 - Open the Main Menu

Click the dropdown arrow (▾) next to your user avatar in the top-right corner of the screen. This opens the main navigation menu, which lists all settings and features.

Step 2 - Go to "Rejection Rules"

In the main menu, click "Rejection Rules". This navigates you to the Rejection Rules management page.

Step 3 - Switch to the "Country Specific" Tab

Click the "Country Specific" tab. This is where rejection rules scoped to a specific country are managed.

Step 4 - Click "Add New"

Click the "+ Add New" button in the top-right of the Rejection Rules page. A form for creating a new country specific rejection rule will open.

Step 5 - Add a Title

In the Title field, enter a descriptive name for your rejection rule. For example:

Reject Invoices Missing PO Number

Step 6 - Select a Document Type

Click the Document Type dropdown and select the document type this rejection rule applies to.

Step 7 - Select Countries

Click the Countries dropdown and select the country or countries this rejection rule applies to.

Step 8 - Write the Rejection Rule

Click inside the Rules text area and type your rejection logic. For example:

If the purchase_order_number field is missing or empty, reject the document

Step 9 - Link a Supporting File (Optional)

If your rule references external data, click the "Link Supporting File" link. A popup will open allowing you to select a supporting file that has already been uploaded to your tenant instance.

Step 10 - Click "Refine with AI"

Click the "Refine with AI" button (pencil ✏️ icon). Docupath's AI will process your instruction and may surface feedback, errors, or suggestions to help improve the rule's clarity and specificity. Wait for the response before proceeding.

Step 11 - Click "Generate with AI"

Click the "Generate with AI" button (lightning ⚡ icon) to programmatically generate the rejection rule based on your written instruction. The button will show a loading spinner while the rule is being generated. Wait until the loading state completes before proceeding.

Step 12 - Click "Save"

Once generation is complete, click the "Save" button at the top of the screen to save the rejection rule. You will be returned to the Rejection Rules list, and a confirmation banner will indicate the rule was saved successfully.

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