This option in the Vendor EDI transaction retrieves data used for generating invoices and credits for payables (AP) processing. Open purchase orders can also be updated with EDI quantities and costs in some cases using this method.

The same functionality is provided by the "Bulk Recv" option. Bulk receiving is suggested for companies who have more than one location (branch). The difference between "bulk receive" and "retrieve invoices" is that the first option (bulk receive) can also retrieve and process other types of data in certain cases. "Retrieve Invoices" is always limited to "AP Receive" type EDI documents.

Due to the similarities to the "bulk recv" option please refer to the the Bulk Receive topic for further information.