Keep invoices moving when an approver is unavailable
Handle a documented coverage change without bypassing the full approval chain.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Bypass Current Invoice Approval
Tool to skip the current approver and activate the next approver in the approval chain. Use when you need to bypass the current pending approver and move to the next approver. Note that the invoice must be in an approvable status (e.g., 'pending_approval'), not 'draft' status.
Why this helps
Invoices stall with one unavailable approver even though a valid backup path exists.
- Prevent avoidable stalls
- Preserve remaining controls
- Apply backup coverage consistently
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Coupa in Notis once.
- 2Create a webhook automation for approved approver coverage events.
- 3Tell Notis to verify the invoice, current approver, and policy reason before bypassing that approver.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook as the trigger.
- 5Select a report channel and test with one controlled request.
Questions about this workflow
Does this bypass every approver?
No, it skips only the current approver and activates the next one.
What invoice status is required?
The invoice must be in an approvable status such as pending_approval.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Timelinesai to Coupa. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Timelinesai triggers
Coupa actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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