A valuation method that categorizes suppliers into types A, B, and C based on their spend amounts to provide a strategic breakdown.
account
A financial account used for tracking spend, likely linked to a chart of accounts.
account attractiveness
The X-axis in supplier preferencing reflecting the buyer's reputation, innovation, and culture that makes them attractive to suppliers.
account security
A data restriction that limits the specific transactional data and billing account strings a user can access, typically based on Charts of Accounts or account groups.
account segment locking
A system restriction that prevents users from modifying specific defaulted Chart of Account values on requisitions and expense reports to maintain data integrity.
account statement analysis
A function that analyzes patterns in transactions to support statement handling and reconciliation.
account validation rule
A rule used in conjunction with dynamic accounting to prevent users from building invalid account strings by blocking specific segment combinations or filtering valid options.
AVR
account value
The Y-axis in supplier preferencing reflecting the relative financial value the procurement organization contributes to the supplier.
accounts payable
The department or function responsible for managing and paying short-term debts owed by a company to its creditors or suppliers.
AP
accounts receivable
The money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.
AR
accuracy rate
The reliability of on-hand balances by comparing the number of items or lines with discrepancies against the total counted.
achieved total savings
The sum of discount amounts realized from all approved and discounted invoices within a selected period.
act as
The ability to act as a user in Coupa to perform tasks, approvals, and other actions.
action
A specific function within a macro, such as updating a table, running a model, or sending a notification.
action card
A visual dashboard element that displays summaries of upcoming travel or documents requiring immediate attention.
action plan
The documented issues requiring remediation by a supplier in a given timeframe.
active trip
A trip that is currently in progress.
actual/actual
An interest calculation method where the number of days is the actual number of days between the start and end date, taking leap years into account.
add-on
A specialized software extension that integrates directly into the Microsoft Word interface to provide advanced document functionality.
adjustment
A transaction used to manually increase or decrease the on-hand balance of an item to correct errors or reflect shrinkage.
adjustment timesheet
A record created to modify or correct a previously submitted timesheet.
admin rule
A global configuration that applies to all invoices in the system to accelerate automated workflows.
advance ship notice
An electronic notification sent by a supplier to a buyer in advance of a shipment detailing its contents and carrier information.
ASN
agent
A program or system that is capable of autonomous action and decision-making in an environment in order to achieve certain goals.
Agent Studio
A set of capabilities within the platform that enables users to work with AI agents.
Agentforce
A Salesforce AI agent that allows users to create and summarize contract records using natural language prompts.
agentic AI
An artificial intelligence system designed to act as an autonomous agent that can independently plan, use tools, and make a series of decisions to achieve a high-level goal without constant human prompting.
AI assistant
An AI program that helps users with tasks, questions, or recommendations, often using natural language processing.
AI classification
A type of machine learning technique used to categorize data into predefined classes or categories.
AI credit
A unit of measurement that enables customers to access and use Next Gen AI and Coupa Navi capabilities within the platform.
AI ethics
The idea that AI systems are designed and used in a responsible and ethical manner, taking into account factors such as fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy, and the potential impact on society.
AI receipt parsing
An automated data extraction process that identifies and populates expense details directly from uploaded receipt images.
AI Trust Center
A documentation resource detailing how Coupa processes and protects customer data, sub-processors, and architecture for AI features.
AI-native platform
A systems, product, or technology that is designed and built with a primary focus on artificial intelligence capabilities, such as machine learning and natural language processing.
aisle
A long, linear walkway or corridor between rows of storage racks or shelves used for navigation.
alert
A notification mechanism that informs users of a specific event, status change, or required action within the system.
algorithm
A set of step-by-step instructions or procedures used to solve a specific problem or perform a particular task, often involving data processing and decision-making.
allocation
A distribution of a line item quantity or percentage across multiple suppliers to mitigate risk or optimize logistics.
allow list
A list of approved entities, applications, or email addresses that are granted exclusive permission to access a system or participate in a process.
alternative bid
A new standing bid created for an item when a supplier submits a unique combination of values for distinguishing fields.
Alternative Cost
A constraint used in scenario analysis to evaluate different cost models by applying specific item fields as the baseline.
Altman Z-score
An algorithm used to create financial scores by weighting ratios like return on assets and retained earnings to predict bankruptcy.
amendment
A new contract record that links to the original record in a hierarchy to allow for updates to terms and conditions.
AmexEgencia
A travel management company that integrates with the system for booking and expensing corporate travel.
amount
The specific numerical value of a financial transaction, representing the total cost of goods or services inclusive of taxes, fees, and discounts.
annotation
The process of labeling information so that an AI can learn what it is looking at or reading.
announcement
A piece of content displayed on the home page that can include interactive cards with buttons.
annual percentage rate
The yearly interest rate benchmark that suppliers must meet when offering discounts on approved invoices.
APR
annual percentage rate tier
A specific level or grouping defined by a percentage rate that suppliers can select when offering discounts.
APR tier
anomaly detection
The identification of unusual patterns or outliers in data using machine learning and statistical techniques.
API key
A unique alphanumeric string used to identify and authenticate a specific user, developer, or calling program to an Application Programming Interface for security and usage tracking.
API response filter
a configuration that defines and constrains the specific fields returned from API calls to multiple objects to improve integration performance.
app board
A screen within an app where widgets are positioned to display business data.
App Marketplace
A hub for discovering and installing third-party applications that integrate with the platform.
AppConfig
A standard used by whole-device management solutions to automatically configure the instance URL for users.
application programming interface
A set of definitions and frameworks for building and integrating application software, allowing other systems to interact with the platform programmatically.
API
approval
A formal authorization given by a designated individual or system to move a process to its next stage.
approval chain
A predefined sequence of users or roles required to sign off on a business document based on specific logic or thresholds.
approval limit
The specific maximum monetary value a designated employee is authorized to spend or approve on behalf of the organization without requiring higher-level management consent.
approver
An individual designated within the system to review and authorize specific business transactions or documents.
archive invoice
The process of moving completed or historical invoices to long-term storage while maintaining them for compliance and auditing.
ArimaX
An algorithm used in demand forecasting standing for AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average with eXogenous variables, capable of incorporating external causal factors.
artificial intelligence
A machine that performs tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, understanding natural language, and recognizing patterns.
AI
artificial intelligence governance
The framework ensuring responsible, ethical, and compliant development, deployment, and management of AI systems.
AI governance
Ask Something Else
A user interface option available at the end of a chat flow that allows the user to return to the initial options to start a new glossentry.
asset
Any physical item or stock held by a business that has economic value and is intended to be sold or used to generate future revenue.
asset tag
A unique identifier assigned to a specific inventory item to track it individually throughout its lifecycle.
asset tracking
The process of monitoring and managing a company's physical assets throughout their lifecycle.
assignment
A record tracking the engagement of a specific worker on a purchase order line, including start and end dates.
at-risk fee
The dollar amount used to calculate performance-based compensation based on the final score of an assessment.
auto-publish
An automated distribution mechanism that makes specific documents or data available to designated users or groups without manual intervention.
auto-suggest
A predictive input engine that provides real-time recommendations by offering relevant and commonly searched terms as a user types.
automation
The use of machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and other AI techniques to perform tasks that traditionally require human intelligence and decision-making.
automation rule
The logic applied after data extraction to populate invoice record fields like supplier, currency, and payment terms.
autonomous system
A system or machine that can operate and make decisions independently by leveraging AI and advanced technologies.
available credits
The credit balance displayed which is updated daily through a reconciliation process.
award
The final selection of a specific supplier to fulfill a contract or purchase order following a formal evaluation of bids, proposals, or quotes.
award scenario
A saved set of constraints and winning bids generated by the Smart Scenario Solver.